| 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 | $169.39 | 4.125% | $176.3773 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.74 | 11.854% | $99.2592 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.42 | 13.734% | $169.9413 | $169.94 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.28 | 12.714% | $188.548 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.39 | 4.839% | $51.78 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.44 | 8.114% | $157.241 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.59 | 13.113% | $194.0906 | $194.09 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.25 | $1,037.2374 | $1,037.24 | $1,037.30 | $1,037.20 | |