| 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 | $168.71 | 4.352% | $176.0523 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.39 | 10.549% | $273.4872 | $273.49 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.33 | 5.312% | $101.447 | $101.45 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.94 | 10.754% | $54.203 | $54.20 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.51 | 3.633% | $254.4294 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.77 | 7.130% | $154.0208 | $154.02 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.37 | 13.440% | $101.3813 | $101.38 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.02 | $1,115.0210 | $1,115.02 | $1,115.05 | $1,115.00 | |