| 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 | $162.43 | 5.142% | $170.7822 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.56 | 3.821% | $7.8489 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.53 | 12.497% | $35.4703 | $35.47 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.92 | 9.486% | $163.0466 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.42 | 10.715% | $232.9665 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.65 | 9.749% | $135.7046 | $135.70 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.97 | 3.517% | $142.8224 | $142.82 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.48 | $888.6415 | $888.64 | $888.60 | $888.60 | |