| 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 | $157.76 | 7.369% | $169.3853 | $169.39 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.74 | 9.826% | $38.1536 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.87 | 10.614% | $232.1456 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.37 | 13.678% | $51.5757 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.93 | 8.436% | $57.3952 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.53 | 5.805% | $233.3318 | $233.33 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.50 | 10.266% | $181.3876 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.70 | $963.3748 | $963.39 | $963.45 | $963.40 | |