| 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 | $174.25 | 3.810% | $180.8889 | $180.89 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.65 | 8.828% | $49.68 | $49.68 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.48 | 8.113% | $253.5034 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.89 | 13.341% | $30.4774 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.86 | 5.772% | $131.0092 | $131.01 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.66 | 10.150% | $185.779 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.95 | 6.724% | $67.1828 | $67.18 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.74 | $898.5207 | $898.52 | $898.60 | $898.60 | |