| 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 | $154.84 | 9.390% | $169.3795 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.30 | 5.271% | $102.4287 | $102.43 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.49 | 6.533% | $123.035 | $123.04 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.40 | 4.347% | $39.0258 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.53 | 11.870% | $180.7036 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.58 | 7.750% | $21.0975 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.28 | 7.676% | $149.9711 | $149.97 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.42 | $785.6412 | $785.65 | $785.70 | $785.60 | |