| 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 | $132.75 | 3.500% | $137.3963 | $137.40 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.60 | 8.867% | $77.9488 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.70 | 10.869% | $270.1878 | $270.19 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.38 | 5.398% | $45.7217 | $45.72 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.81 | 6.462% | $154.1676 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.76 | 10.173% | $43.8048 | $43.80 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.36 | 9.719% | $159.4875 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.36 | $888.7145 | $888.72 | $888.70 | $888.70 | |