| 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 | $156.33 | 11.571% | $174.4189 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.45 | 6.621% | $38.8634 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.77 | 5.331% | $36.6236 | $36.62 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.97 | 8.558% | $102.012 | $102.01 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.32 | 9.182% | $168.4897 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.79 | 13.713% | $187.3877 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.59 | 9.188% | $118.5672 | $118.57 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.22 | $826.3625 | $826.36 | $826.30 | $826.40 | |