| 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 | $159.43 | 6.866% | $170.3765 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.96 | 5.727% | $177.5791 | $177.58 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.31 | 11.702% | $152.261 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.43 | 13.204% | $118.2189 | $118.22 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.62 | 7.432% | $120.9899 | $120.99 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.57 | 3.122% | $17.0873 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.80 | 3.455% | $107.3863 | $107.39 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.12 | $863.8990 | $863.91 | $863.95 | $864.00 | |