| 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 | $159.65 | 8.793% | $173.688 | $173.69 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.37 | 7.102% | $122.4926 | $122.49 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.64 | 9.161% | $204.8297 | $204.83 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.84 | 4.293% | $147.9292 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.94 | 11.769% | $23.4044 | $23.40 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.78 | 9.485% | $13.9922 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.41 | 8.304% | $192.1421 | $192.14 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.63 | $878.4782 | $878.47 | $878.55 | $878.40 | |