| 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 | $169.98 | 8.600% | $184.5983 | $184.60 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.56 | 9.625% | $128.8752 | $128.88 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.89 | 11.734% | $40.1013 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.47 | 6.833% | $241.9447 | $241.94 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.66 | 3.369% | $257.0374 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.71 | 11.390% | $88.789 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.75 | 10.667% | $200.0306 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.02 | $1,141.3765 | $1,141.38 | $1,141.45 | $1,141.30 | |