| 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 | $163.48 | 5.323% | $172.182 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.50 | 11.115% | $192.7845 | $192.78 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.89 | 12.682% | $135.0944 | $135.09 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.53 | 4.714% | $178.5688 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.65 | 12.811% | $153.0281 | $153.03 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.38 | 3.827% | $8.7007 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.87 | 4.657% | $48.0062 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.30 | $888.3647 | $888.36 | $888.40 | $888.40 | |