| 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 | $172.71 | 4.372% | $180.2609 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.39 | 4.433% | $261.4898 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.30 | 11.748% | $7.0401 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.64 | 13.806% | $8.6948 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.96 | 6.858% | $261.7594 | $261.76 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.29 | 8.587% | $228.3476 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.92 | 7.324% | $96.5057 | $96.51 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.21 | $1,044.0983 | $1,044.10 | $1,044.10 | $1,044.10 | |