| 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 | $143.34 | 10.747% | $158.7447 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.81 | 12.405% | $84.0902 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.27 | 3.275% | $145.8966 | $145.90 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.74 | 3.839% | $82.8012 | $82.80 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.94 | 12.540% | $142.8583 | $142.86 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.47 | 13.594% | $156.1577 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.89 | 3.199% | $117.5333 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.46 | $888.0820 | $888.08 | $888.10 | $888.10 | |