| 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 | $120.94 | 4.395% | $126.2553 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.73 | 7.299% | $235.7681 | $235.77 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.34 | 9.542% | $171.258 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.67 | 6.138% | $177.9616 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.95 | 8.361% | $14.0327 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.82 | 8.135% | $116.5912 | $116.59 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.45 | 8.221% | $47.022 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.90 | $888.8889 | $888.89 | $888.85 | $889.00 | |