| 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 | $169.95 | 3.136% | $175.2796 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.35 | 5.423% | $16.1824 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.99 | 13.267% | $232.186 | $232.19 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.28 | 8.662% | $194.8092 | $194.81 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.58 | 10.478% | $39.3081 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.26 | 6.675% | $138.9549 | $138.95 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.41 | 12.209% | $91.3493 | $91.35 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.82 | $888.0695 | $888.07 | $888.10 | $888.10 | |