| 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 | $166.39 | 4.136% | $173.2719 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.37 | 9.460% | $181.014 | $181.01 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.56 | 9.778% | $8.2992 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.68 | 12.816% | $212.8612 | $212.86 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.91 | 4.133% | $40.5182 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.63 | 7.719% | $217.1938 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.30 | 13.527% | $41.2103 | $41.21 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.84 | $874.3686 | $874.36 | $874.30 | $874.40 | |