| 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 | $243.51 | 5.204% | $256.1823 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.61 | 10.664% | $150.0715 | $150.07 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.62 | 10.208% | $60.1956 | $60.20 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.84 | 8.126% | $147.9596 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.59 | 9.836% | $147.8283 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.67 | 10.685% | $39.4813 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.32 | 7.709% | $86.5119 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.16 | $888.2305 | $888.23 | $888.25 | $888.30 | |