| 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 | $169.62 | 8.830% | $184.5974 | $184.60 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.54 | 7.313% | $54.236 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.27 | 7.661% | $141.3266 | $141.33 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.81 | 5.823% | $168.0575 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.92 | 12.268% | $277.2121 | $277.21 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.66 | 11.595% | $154.7376 | $154.74 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.33 | 11.782% | $24.9609 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.15 | $1,005.1281 | $1,005.14 | $1,005.15 | $1,005.10 | |