| 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 | $78.99 | 11.587% | $88.1426 | $88.14 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.94 | 10.646% | $140.454 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.26 | 6.276% | $158.6276 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.62 | 10.436% | $125.4774 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.75 | 9.747% | $232.3893 | $232.39 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.30 | 12.672% | $47.6603 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.92 | 8.387% | $216.6873 | $216.69 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.78 | $1,009.4385 | $1,009.44 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.50 | |