| 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 | $163.59 | 9.567% | $179.2407 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.26 | 7.110% | $49.5491 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.77 | 11.242% | $129.8973 | $129.90 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.33 | 13.320% | $279.1412 | $279.14 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.56 | 9.156% | $250.5785 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.93 | 9.728% | $19.6742 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.97 | 8.782% | $243.639 | $243.64 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.41 | $1,151.7200 | $1,151.72 | $1,151.75 | $1,151.60 | |