| 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 | $162.27 | 9.345% | $177.4341 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.42 | 5.121% | $158.123 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.39 | 6.413% | $186.6378 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.53 | 8.845% | $122.4833 | $122.48 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.28 | 3.450% | $50.9802 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.67 | 12.311% | $179.327 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.62 | 8.310% | $53.7434 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.18 | $928.7288 | $928.72 | $928.80 | $928.60 | |