| 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 | $176.52 | 4.830% | $185.0459 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.90 | 3.245% | $173.3484 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.65 | 5.320% | $108.111 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.69 | 5.719% | $84.2475 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.84 | 11.480% | $101.2684 | $101.27 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.45 | 6.780% | $98.7181 | $98.72 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.91 | 7.855% | $258.7549 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.96 | $1,009.4942 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.40 | |