| 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 | $168.90 | 6.504% | $179.8853 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.50 | 5.260% | $83.6817 | $83.68 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.65 | 6.108% | $62.2323 | $62.23 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.81 | 10.134% | $200.2346 | $200.23 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.58 | 12.160% | $228.3353 | $228.34 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.93 | 13.462% | $116.7864 | $116.79 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.30 | 5.149% | $254.776 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.67 | $1,125.9316 | $1,125.94 | $1,126.05 | $1,125.90 | |