| 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 | $166.97 | 5.640% | $176.3871 | $176.39 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.88 | 9.563% | $73.2757 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.62 | 10.396% | $262.323 | $262.32 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.76 | 6.414% | $96.5813 | $96.58 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.71 | 3.228% | $16.2171 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.51 | 4.149% | $202.5802 | $202.58 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.33 | 11.232% | $86.0157 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.78 | $913.3801 | $913.39 | $913.40 | $913.40 | |