| 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 | $174.36 | 3.450% | $180.3754 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.94 | 3.682% | $75.6257 | $75.63 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.41 | 12.309% | $83.5691 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.42 | 6.864% | $11.1352 | $11.14 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.41 | 7.258% | $254.6412 | $254.64 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.96 | 11.804% | $99.4608 | $99.46 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.85 | 12.400% | $281.9554 | $281.96 | $281.95 | $282.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.35 | $986.7628 | $986.78 | $986.80 | $986.80 | |