| 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 | $78.39 | 6.453% | $83.4485 | $83.45 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.69 | 9.500% | $188.0006 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.97 | 12.728% | $188.2219 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.38 | 7.334% | $151.7488 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.71 | 7.538% | $70.6632 | $70.66 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.72 | 4.655% | $153.5498 | $153.55 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.84 | 13.409% | $53.1208 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.70 | $888.7536 | $888.75 | $888.70 | $888.60 | |