| 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 | $159.61 | 7.432% | $171.4722 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.48 | 9.324% | $220.266 | $220.27 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.75 | 11.301% | $50.9202 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.47 | 6.807% | $150.0318 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.91 | 5.454% | $71.6138 | $71.61 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.69 | 3.814% | $9.0214 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.81 | 4.812% | $166.4519 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.72 | $839.7773 | $839.77 | $839.70 | $839.80 | |