| 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 | $170.90 | 5.476% | $180.2585 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.35 | 13.808% | $173.3865 | $173.39 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.53 | 3.437% | $36.7512 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.96 | 10.172% | $148.6881 | $148.69 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.85 | 13.807% | $250.2047 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.61 | 11.641% | $53.1523 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.90 | 6.120% | $96.4631 | $96.46 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.10 | $938.9044 | $938.90 | $938.90 | $939.10 | |