| 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 | $150.38 | 3.641% | $155.8553 | $155.86 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.41 | 11.479% | $171.0199 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.49 | 7.522% | $5.903 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.39 | 4.536% | $232.4776 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.95 | 9.804% | $48.2589 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.37 | 9.600% | $80.4135 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.82 | 10.207% | $194.868 | $194.87 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.81 | $888.7962 | $888.80 | $888.75 | $888.90 | |