| 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 | $159.40 | 9.379% | $174.3501 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.35 | 6.165% | $222.2564 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.64 | 6.600% | $6.0122 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.69 | 13.548% | $278.9761 | $278.98 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.94 | 4.463% | $216.1757 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.43 | 8.479% | $54.706 | $54.71 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.88 | 12.430% | $107.7979 | $107.80 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.33 | $1,060.2744 | $1,060.29 | $1,060.30 | $1,060.40 | |