| 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 | $144.26 | 9.114% | $157.4079 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.40 | 5.199% | $184.519 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.96 | 10.614% | $178.0443 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.69 | 9.547% | $110.3029 | $110.30 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.41 | 12.744% | $193.2545 | $193.25 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.79 | 11.297% | $17.5738 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.30 | 13.511% | $78.6631 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.81 | $919.7655 | $919.75 | $919.70 | $919.80 | |