| 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 | $139.98 | 11.810% | $156.5116 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.92 | 3.332% | $88.7829 | $88.78 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.70 | 7.749% | $122.5106 | $122.51 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.62 | 8.448% | $8.2637 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.30 | 7.501% | $185.2242 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.73 | 8.420% | $84.2749 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.96 | 8.254% | $221.8774 | $221.88 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.21 | $867.4453 | $867.43 | $867.40 | $867.50 | |