| 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 | $170.97 | 4.324% | $178.3627 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.78 | 9.474% | $8.5171 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.41 | 9.566% | $260.1206 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.36 | 7.311% | $153.841 | $153.84 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.77 | 5.356% | $227.3266 | $227.33 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.63 | 11.684% | $129.1402 | $129.14 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.26 | 4.776% | $33.8007 | $33.80 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.18 | $991.1089 | $991.11 | $991.10 | $991.00 | |