| 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 | $166.92 | 3.699% | $173.0944 | $173.09 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.69 | 5.349% | $9.1548 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.81 | 5.767% | $220.8521 | $220.85 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.55 | 7.738% | $198.8305 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.70 | 7.361% | $227.2832 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.73 | 13.625% | $80.367 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.37 | 11.759% | $189.2862 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.77 | $1,098.8682 | $1,098.86 | $1,098.90 | $1,099.00 | |