| 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 | $169.74 | 5.505% | $179.0842 | $179.08 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.52 | 5.174% | $195.1188 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.48 | 6.458% | $39.9005 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.54 | 9.643% | $210.0102 | $210.01 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.78 | 4.350% | $24.8144 | $24.81 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.40 | 8.654% | $17.8193 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.33 | 10.203% | $275.8712 | $275.87 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.79 | $942.6186 | $942.61 | $942.55 | $942.60 | |