| 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 | $7.86 | 12.625% | $8.8523 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.54 | 9.213% | $24.6166 | $24.62 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.90 | 3.464% | $227.5173 | $227.52 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.53 | 5.522% | $179.9467 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.71 | 9.440% | $148.521 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.65 | 5.859% | $170.0625 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.77 | 4.202% | $178.9878 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.96 | $938.5042 | $938.51 | $938.45 | $938.50 | |