| 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 | $164.60 | 9.313% | $179.9292 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.80 | 11.310% | $269.1476 | $269.15 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.51 | 7.125% | $56.2513 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.52 | 8.257% | $12.4712 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.25 | 5.690% | $251.8064 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.62 | 12.264% | $108.4695 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.43 | 6.246% | $69.5168 | $69.52 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.73 | $947.5920 | $947.60 | $947.55 | $947.60 | |