| 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 | $144.84 | 8.750% | $157.5135 | $157.51 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.99 | 7.258% | $91.1586 | $91.16 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.34 | 8.676% | $217.7215 | $217.72 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.74 | 12.781% | $128.2771 | $128.28 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.28 | 8.722% | $87.282 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.89 | 7.273% | $159.7188 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.80 | 3.422% | $88.7361 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.88 | $930.4076 | $930.41 | $930.40 | $930.40 | |