| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $147.70 | 7.335% | $158.5338 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.56 | 6.788% | $201.3595 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.47 | 8.411% | $126.2663 | $126.27 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.49 | 7.548% | $96.2447 | $96.24 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.95 | 12.194% | $197.4053 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.27 | 3.360% | $29.2199 | $29.22 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.45 | 11.250% | $79.4881 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.89 | $888.5176 | $888.52 | $888.50 | $888.50 | |