| 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 | $159.29 | 9.815% | $174.9243 | $174.92 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.70 | 3.227% | $176.2085 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.63 | 5.486% | $80.8339 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.36 | 13.513% | $261.4885 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.38 | 6.270% | $52.4761 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.87 | 5.781% | $254.7947 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.26 | 8.488% | $189.0512 | $189.05 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.49 | $1,189.7772 | $1,189.77 | $1,189.80 | $1,189.80 | |