| 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 | $163.26 | 9.624% | $178.9721 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.98 | 8.468% | $42.2808 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.51 | 12.599% | $240.4101 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.51 | 11.285% | $166.3822 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.81 | 11.181% | $9.795 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.78 | 10.583% | $166.737 | $166.74 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.25 | 11.740% | $132.1326 | $132.13 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.10 | $936.7098 | $936.71 | $936.75 | $936.70 | |