| 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 | $165.33 | 6.685% | $176.3823 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.53 | 4.367% | $163.3657 | $163.37 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.43 | 12.484% | $26.355 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.70 | 10.395% | $100.1283 | $100.13 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.88 | 12.769% | $252.4672 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.82 | 8.761% | $259.743 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.32 | 11.183% | $169.3539 | $169.35 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.01 | $1,147.7954 | $1,147.80 | $1,147.80 | $1,147.90 | |