| 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 | $176.55 | 7.289% | $189.4187 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.48 | 8.232% | $147.715 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.67 | 5.728% | $152.9567 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.57 | 3.724% | $9.9264 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.89 | 9.104% | $78.4349 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.45 | 12.746% | $152.7145 | $152.71 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.26 | 6.619% | $118.6243 | $118.62 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.87 | $849.7905 | $849.79 | $849.75 | $849.70 | |