| 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 | $144.94 | 9.188% | $158.2571 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.31 | 4.821% | $90.471 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.54 | 6.555% | $226.472 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.91 | 3.687% | $88.0406 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.96 | 3.590% | $34.1433 | $34.14 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.65 | 4.637% | $88.5752 | $88.58 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.77 | 11.380% | $155.6758 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.08 | $841.6350 | $841.64 | $841.65 | $841.70 | |