| 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 | $157.72 | 10.225% | $173.8469 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.78 | 7.733% | $195.837 | $195.84 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.74 | 6.458% | $263.739 | $263.74 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.56 | 12.252% | $164.5165 | $164.52 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.72 | 5.714% | $121.2751 | $121.28 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.80 | 11.494% | $19.8459 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.50 | 13.276% | $50.4078 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.82 | $989.4682 | $989.49 | $989.50 | $989.30 | |