| 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 | $129.88 | 10.345% | $143.3161 | $143.32 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.98 | 12.513% | $8.9785 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.62 | 4.772% | $180.8574 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.90 | 12.220% | $87.4194 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.41 | 6.840% | $158.5612 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.70 | 5.783% | $101.2343 | $101.23 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.63 | 5.333% | $214.4896 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.12 | $894.8565 | $894.86 | $894.85 | $894.90 | |