| 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 | $158.64 | 10.870% | $175.8842 | $175.88 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.97 | 8.442% | $94.312 | $94.31 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.51 | 11.211% | $169.6079 | $169.61 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.77 | 6.715% | $50.9778 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.95 | 8.294% | $253.3538 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.76 | 4.253% | $17.4728 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.63 | 5.126% | $186.7353 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.23 | $948.3438 | $948.34 | $948.35 | $948.40 | |