| 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 | $117.91 | 9.815% | $129.4829 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.92 | 11.804% | $263.768 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.82 | 11.298% | $187.8933 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.38 | 10.737% | $32.5345 | $32.53 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.26 | 6.510% | $153.6513 | $153.65 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.45 | 5.432% | $8.909 | $8.91 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.72 | 6.658% | $93.5604 | $93.56 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.46 | $869.7994 | $869.79 | $869.80 | $869.90 | |