| 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 | $170.77 | 8.694% | $185.6167 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.92 | 8.533% | $21.6198 | $21.62 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.99 | 9.860% | $208.723 | $208.72 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.65 | 11.449% | $229.1949 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.27 | 10.373% | $8.0241 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.26 | 8.832% | $135.2346 | $135.23 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.95 | 7.509% | $170.8856 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.81 | $959.2987 | $959.29 | $959.25 | $959.20 | |