| 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 | $173.58 | 3.638% | $179.8948 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.55 | 13.816% | $10.8694 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.32 | 11.306% | $256.36 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.59 | 13.199% | $99.151 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.68 | 6.477% | $73.1284 | $73.13 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.83 | 6.636% | $113.9192 | $113.92 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.56 | 5.712% | $149.6459 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.11 | $882.9687 | $882.97 | $882.95 | $883.00 | |