| 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 | $166.41 | 8.125% | $179.9308 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.90 | 5.520% | $256.3081 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.33 | 3.289% | $8.604 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.77 | 4.661% | $23.8313 | $23.83 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.35 | 9.464% | $143.781 | $143.78 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.36 | 6.253% | $70.5095 | $70.51 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.98 | 3.409% | $235.7518 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.10 | $918.7165 | $918.71 | $918.75 | $918.70 | |