| 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 | $141.96 | 8.766% | $154.4042 | $154.40 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.91 | 8.362% | $8.5714 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.38 | 11.624% | $128.7918 | $128.79 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.47 | 3.714% | $33.6759 | $33.68 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.78 | 3.562% | $9.0927 | $9.09 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.82 | 6.353% | $169.9734 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.77 | 5.558% | $183.4281 | $183.43 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.09 | $687.9375 | $687.93 | $687.95 | $688.00 | |