| 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 | $172.89 | 7.228% | $185.3865 | $185.39 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.42 | 9.552% | $24.5616 | $24.56 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.84 | 12.622% | $155.2382 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.79 | 11.367% | $128.9518 | $128.95 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.62 | 7.715% | $126.6944 | $126.69 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.37 | 9.745% | $159.5363 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.75 | 9.246% | $108.9729 | $108.97 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.68 | $889.3417 | $889.34 | $889.35 | $889.40 | |