| 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 | $170.78 | 4.124% | $177.823 | $177.82 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.57 | 4.498% | $8.9555 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.31 | 7.114% | $148.1494 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.92 | 8.562% | $40.0811 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.85 | 11.293% | $160.095 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.94 | 11.308% | $208.0792 | $208.08 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.30 | 5.221% | $256.0027 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.67 | $999.1859 | $999.19 | $999.20 | $999.20 | |