| 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 | $158.82 | 8.667% | $172.5849 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.29 | 13.263% | $179.284 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.40 | 5.715% | $124.1094 | $124.11 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.54 | 11.808% | $140.3638 | $140.36 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.65 | 12.131% | $10.8206 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.35 | 13.757% | $249.526 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.78 | 4.316% | $17.5042 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.83 | $894.1929 | $894.18 | $894.20 | $894.20 | |