| 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 | $173.80 | 4.868% | $182.2606 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.28 | 3.172% | $72.5093 | $72.51 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.89 | 8.307% | $54.0344 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.27 | 12.355% | $240.7431 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.75 | 11.657% | $269.9308 | $269.93 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.97 | 10.731% | $77.4785 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.62 | 13.652% | $67.7593 | $67.76 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.58 | $964.7160 | $964.71 | $964.75 | $964.70 | |