| 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 | $145.90 | 8.607% | $158.4576 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.99 | 8.608% | $121.6301 | $121.63 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.37 | 9.781% | $15.7755 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.40 | 13.517% | $186.6219 | $186.62 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.41 | 10.179% | $88.5949 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.47 | 5.623% | $101.8945 | $101.89 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.95 | 4.860% | $217.0078 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.49 | $889.9823 | $889.98 | $890.00 | $890.00 | |