| 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 | $173.83 | 3.751% | $180.3504 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.44 | 5.460% | $78.5044 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.29 | 4.657% | $252.5269 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.93 | 8.586% | $270.3031 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.45 | 3.105% | $130.3763 | $130.38 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.63 | 11.102% | $24.0314 | $24.03 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.91 | 7.318% | $144.7827 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.48 | $1,080.8752 | $1,080.87 | $1,080.95 | $1,080.90 | |