| 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 | $144.98 | 8.692% | $157.5817 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.38 | 5.784% | $8.8647 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.28 | 12.718% | $129.9413 | $129.94 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.83 | 6.305% | $189.0422 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.45 | 12.853% | $28.7211 | $28.72 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.38 | 3.396% | $169.9623 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.68 | 11.445% | $34.1913 | $34.19 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.98 | $718.3046 | $718.29 | $718.30 | $718.30 | |