| 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 | $85.38 | 3.548% | $88.4093 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.33 | 7.433% | $140.0174 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.94 | 5.435% | $204.4806 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.71 | 12.555% | $178.636 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.61 | 10.721% | $159.0064 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.78 | 4.842% | $13.3988 | $13.40 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.82 | 3.148% | $88.5216 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.57 | $872.4701 | $872.48 | $872.45 | $872.40 | |