| 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 | $80.25 | 10.800% | $88.917 | $88.92 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.25 | 10.828% | $209.742 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.93 | 10.242% | $256.7867 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.31 | 8.681% | $150.3167 | $150.32 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.27 | 4.467% | $237.4222 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.94 | 3.453% | $130.2887 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.43 | 9.453% | $224.8493 | $224.85 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.38 | $1,298.3226 | $1,298.33 | $1,298.30 | $1,298.20 | |