| 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 | $230.68 | 9.709% | $253.0767 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.42 | 12.137% | $38.5976 | $38.60 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.96 | 4.523% | $95.0741 | $95.07 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.40 | 11.640% | $182.4198 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.52 | 6.274% | $178.0302 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.80 | 8.815% | $146.6826 | $146.68 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.77 | 11.467% | $279.5258 | $279.53 | $279.55 | $279.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.55 | $1,173.4068 | $1,173.41 | $1,173.45 | $1,173.40 | |