| 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 | $155.72 | 8.251% | $168.5685 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.49 | 9.548% | $8.2051 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.70 | 3.457% | $157.9788 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.77 | 9.408% | $172.613 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.67 | 9.351% | $112.2707 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.48 | 13.671% | $284.7231 | $284.72 | $284.70 | $284.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.95 | 7.561% | $88.1462 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.78 | $992.5054 | $992.51 | $992.45 | $992.50 | |