| 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 | $141.87 | 5.505% | $149.6799 | $149.68 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.78 | 5.773% | $9.2869 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.53 | 12.644% | $180.8274 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.71 | 11.227% | $252.1627 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.75 | 8.695% | $129.0753 | $129.08 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.33 | 3.767% | $43.9246 | $43.92 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.87 | 7.246% | $199.3381 | $199.34 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.84 | $964.2949 | $964.30 | $964.35 | $964.30 | |