| 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 | $156.73 | 11.183% | $174.2571 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.61 | 11.812% | $208.6524 | $208.65 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.78 | 3.739% | $51.6413 | $51.64 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.72 | 3.190% | $80.1993 | $80.20 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.50 | 13.178% | $224.6583 | $224.66 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.30 | 11.123% | $12.5569 | $12.56 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.45 | 6.102% | $251.9392 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.09 | $1,003.9045 | $1,003.91 | $1,003.90 | $1,004.00 | |