| 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 | $170.40 | 3.293% | $176.0113 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.60 | 7.748% | $123.4792 | $123.48 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.93 | 7.701% | $74.2383 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.53 | 5.459% | $183.003 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.68 | 7.829% | $210.9998 | $211.00 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.87 | 12.360% | $271.7651 | $271.77 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.29 | 12.422% | $149.8473 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.30 | $1,189.3440 | $1,189.35 | $1,189.35 | $1,189.30 | |