| 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 | $147.40 | 5.766% | $155.8991 | $155.90 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.29 | 5.290% | $129.812 | $129.81 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.74 | 3.234% | $170.0677 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.70 | 12.308% | $128.8173 | $128.82 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.67 | 13.114% | $47.1346 | $47.13 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.43 | 4.676% | $83.1441 | $83.14 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.43 | 4.486% | $173.896 | $173.90 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.66 | $888.7708 | $888.77 | $888.75 | $888.70 | |