| 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 | $230.65 | 11.586% | $257.3731 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.33 | 5.321% | $188.8721 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.29 | 8.578% | $88.2631 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.43 | 9.259% | $40.8956 | $40.90 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.35 | 7.352% | $45.4636 | $45.46 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.31 | 3.369% | $88.1841 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.58 | 8.497% | $144.9303 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.94 | $853.9819 | $853.97 | $853.95 | $854.10 | |