| 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 | $159.76 | 8.867% | $173.9259 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.97 | 11.151% | $8.8587 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.56 | 5.581% | $18.54 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.42 | 9.149% | $121.6138 | $121.61 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.69 | 12.406% | $253.6891 | $253.69 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.34 | 8.852% | $14.5209 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.95 | 10.801% | $48.697 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.69 | $639.8454 | $639.85 | $639.85 | $639.80 | |