| 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 | $160.74 | 11.533% | $179.2781 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.30 | 13.441% | $175.0395 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.65 | 5.321% | $250.2954 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.53 | 13.513% | $88.0066 | $88.01 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.96 | 4.773% | $55.4878 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.80 | 4.765% | $162.1762 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.72 | 4.581% | $182.7239 | $182.72 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.70 | $1,093.0075 | $1,093.02 | $1,093.05 | $1,093.00 | |