| 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 | $161.32 | 7.794% | $173.8933 | $173.89 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.70 | 6.704% | $125.5906 | $125.59 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.30 | 8.518% | $154.4211 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.33 | 5.134% | $256.8739 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.38 | 6.191% | $5.7131 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.42 | 6.510% | $8.9681 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.49 | 11.569% | $261.6181 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.94 | $987.0782 | $987.07 | $987.00 | $987.10 | |