| 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 | $157.97 | 7.862% | $170.3896 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.63 | 3.848% | $173.0419 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.85 | 4.837% | $217.9037 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.40 | 10.389% | $126.285 | $126.29 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.32 | 9.547% | $8.0188 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.35 | 6.134% | $33.273 | $33.27 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.88 | 12.135% | $118.7285 | $118.73 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.40 | $847.6405 | $847.64 | $847.65 | $847.60 | |