| 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 | $137.80 | 4.309% | $143.7378 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.60 | 6.648% | $83.8253 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.32 | 5.450% | $9.8279 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.50 | 10.662% | $54.7777 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.72 | 12.676% | $282.5013 | $282.50 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.92 | 12.520% | $209.1972 | $209.20 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.28 | 11.865% | $104.3477 | $104.35 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.14 | $888.2149 | $888.23 | $888.30 | $888.10 | |