| 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 | $154.69 | 12.792% | $174.4779 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.88 | 5.663% | $117.1591 | $117.16 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.34 | 4.637% | $139.523 | $139.52 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.41 | 9.624% | $23.4705 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.39 | 5.743% | $53.2839 | $53.28 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.73 | 11.700% | $204.1094 | $204.11 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.60 | 11.302% | $274.4707 | $274.47 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.04 | $986.4945 | $986.49 | $986.45 | $986.60 | |