| 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 | $169.26 | 3.286% | $174.8219 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.60 | 6.588% | $204.2226 | $204.22 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.91 | 11.373% | $50.0176 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.35 | 4.579% | $241.9435 | $241.94 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.86 | 11.166% | $67.6556 | $67.66 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.63 | 11.447% | $228.054 | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.95 | 9.403% | $92.9378 | $92.94 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.56 | $1,059.6530 | $1,059.65 | $1,059.60 | $1,059.60 | |