| 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 | $159.98 | 10.339% | $176.5203 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.50 | 6.330% | $7.9748 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.56 | 7.800% | $189.2537 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.84 | 8.769% | $165.1548 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.94 | 10.396% | $88.2506 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.93 | 13.732% | $98.8672 | $98.87 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.57 | 4.744% | $14.2138 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.32 | $740.2352 | $740.22 | $740.15 | $740.40 | |