| 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 | $158.31 | 9.596% | $173.5014 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.75 | 9.648% | $185.031 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.79 | 9.795% | $88.7034 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.57 | 13.224% | $31.2159 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.64 | 6.206% | $31.4795 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.36 | 7.475% | $170.1974 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.95 | 3.570% | $128.375 | $128.38 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.37 | $808.5036 | $808.51 | $808.55 | $808.50 | |