| 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 | $142.43 | 6.310% | $151.4173 | $151.42 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.90 | 3.248% | $86.6251 | $86.63 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.40 | 3.280% | $29.3315 | $29.33 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.89 | 12.764% | $84.449 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.85 | 5.789% | $187.0878 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.58 | 12.792% | $89.7599 | $89.76 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.28 | 9.695% | $260.2843 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.33 | $888.9549 | $888.96 | $889.00 | $888.90 | |