| 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 | $157.34 | 8.872% | $171.2992 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.50 | 3.577% | $238.745 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.76 | 4.507% | $130.3829 | $130.38 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.46 | 4.846% | $12.0154 | $12.02 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.46 | 7.166% | $49.7893 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.27 | 4.249% | $184.8022 | $184.80 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.87 | 3.651% | $127.356 | $127.36 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.66 | $914.3900 | $914.40 | $914.40 | $914.40 | |