| 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 | $159.54 | 8.743% | $173.4886 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.69 | 6.547% | $8.1935 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.43 | 9.247% | $258.2927 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.35 | 9.501% | $182.1549 | $182.15 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.92 | 10.395% | $134.5936 | $134.59 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.68 | 11.524% | $147.97 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.61 | 3.148% | $119.2494 | $119.25 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.22 | $1,023.9427 | $1,023.93 | $1,023.95 | $1,024.00 | |