| 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 | $7.39 | 6.773% | $7.8905 | $7.89 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.40 | 7.110% | $178.231 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.34 | 3.830% | $178.9406 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.52 | 4.125% | $40.109 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.44 | 7.372% | $235.6171 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.66 | 12.141% | $63.5391 | $63.54 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.86 | 8.490% | $163.668 | $163.67 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.61 | $867.9953 | $868.00 | $868.00 | $867.90 | |