| 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 | $168.56 | 9.820% | $185.1126 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.92 | 3.660% | $72.4791 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.71 | 10.719% | $43.9665 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.75 | 4.790% | $32.2229 | $32.22 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.83 | 10.747% | $275.5718 | $275.57 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.47 | 6.175% | $261.6895 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.77 | 13.845% | $176.1979 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.01 | $1,047.2403 | $1,047.24 | $1,047.20 | $1,047.30 | |