| 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 | $163.91 | 5.825% | $173.4578 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.35 | 9.628% | $81.5084 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.47 | 3.460% | $249.8249 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.63 | 12.444% | $235.7164 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.84 | 10.186% | $73.6483 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.75 | 3.258% | $169.085 | $169.09 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.68 | 4.762% | $126.4268 | $126.43 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.63 | $1,109.6676 | $1,109.68 | $1,109.65 | $1,109.60 | |