| 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 | $173.91 | 8.333% | $188.4019 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.97 | 5.394% | $12.6157 | $12.62 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.40 | 3.283% | $168.7644 | $168.76 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.41 | 10.697% | $154.3227 | $154.32 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.26 | 9.266% | $117.1987 | $117.20 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.44 | 7.807% | $235.4936 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.28 | 12.504% | $22.8158 | $22.82 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.67 | $899.6128 | $899.61 | $899.55 | $899.60 | |