| 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 | $159.84 | 9.114% | $174.4078 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.88 | 11.515% | $8.7874 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.75 | 4.327% | $7.0421 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.54 | 3.196% | $210.0451 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.81 | 7.728% | $185.0875 | $185.09 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.32 | 6.794% | $36.6517 | $36.65 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.56 | 11.149% | $275.1605 | $275.16 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.70 | $897.1821 | $897.19 | $897.20 | $897.20 | |