| 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 | $170.84 | 8.734% | $185.7612 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.37 | 3.808% | $192.4289 | $192.43 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.98 | 6.580% | $201.4149 | $201.41 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.70 | 6.495% | $154.0983 | $154.10 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.76 | 4.139% | $228.8559 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.90 | 10.760% | $99.5732 | $99.57 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.60 | 5.721% | $182.4744 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.15 | $1,244.6068 | $1,244.60 | $1,244.55 | $1,244.70 | |