| 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 | $156.79 | 6.759% | $167.3874 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.81 | 11.298% | $8.6924 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.30 | 8.639% | $185.0122 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.34 | 12.739% | $278.8486 | $278.85 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.98 | 6.854% | $162.3967 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.35 | 12.601% | $10.5282 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.65 | 10.660% | $176.6687 | $176.67 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.22 | $989.5342 | $989.54 | $989.55 | $989.50 | |