| 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 | $177.61 | 3.501% | $183.8281 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.47 | 13.795% | $79.0534 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.66 | 12.169% | $250.8772 | $250.88 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.38 | 3.348% | $114.0755 | $114.08 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.80 | 11.686% | $247.7195 | $247.72 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.91 | 13.596% | $233.9055 | $233.91 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.74 | 12.128% | $280.0285 | $280.03 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.57 | $1,389.4877 | $1,389.50 | $1,389.55 | $1,389.50 | |