| 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 | $165.45 | 7.212% | $177.3823 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.33 | 5.694% | $64.8221 | $64.82 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.72 | 9.289% | $79.475 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.41 | 3.683% | $139.3603 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.85 | 4.328% | $166.7683 | $166.77 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.90 | 11.663% | $180.7824 | $180.78 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.66 | 10.125% | $229.7868 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.32 | $1,038.3772 | $1,038.38 | $1,038.40 | $1,038.50 | |