| 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 | $173.54 | 3.860% | $180.2386 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.95 | 11.288% | $18.8633 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.79 | 13.634% | $280.4373 | $280.44 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.63 | 10.660% | $80.3724 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.37 | 9.841% | $43.2444 | $43.24 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.62 | 13.166% | $250.7985 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.49 | 11.266% | $195.2607 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.39 | $1,049.2152 | $1,049.21 | $1,049.20 | $1,049.20 | |