| 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 | $250.37 | 9.531% | $274.2328 | $274.23 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.99 | 5.437% | $170.7974 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.35 | 10.679% | $19.2028 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.49 | 10.594% | $16.0251 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.71 | 4.123% | $82.9964 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.39 | 4.520% | $215.7188 | $215.72 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.36 | 8.683% | $175.3709 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.66 | $954.3442 | $954.35 | $954.35 | $954.30 | |