| 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 | $169.89 | 6.611% | $181.1214 | $181.12 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.32 | 5.756% | $250.9801 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.57 | 9.807% | $72.0004 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.41 | 3.746% | $145.6698 | $145.67 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.87 | 9.747% | $190.8171 | $190.82 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.47 | 10.819% | $98.0416 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.35 | 8.212% | $253.5948 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.88 | $1,192.2252 | $1,192.22 | $1,192.20 | $1,192.20 | |