| 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 | $163.60 | 3.584% | $169.4634 | $169.46 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.86 | 8.763% | $48.7911 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.63 | 12.753% | $50.3217 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.67 | 13.580% | $116.6126 | $116.61 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.68 | 3.620% | $165.4604 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.58 | 3.368% | $256.9522 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.77 | 6.572% | $188.3873 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.79 | $995.9887 | $995.98 | $995.95 | $996.10 | |