| 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 | $173.25 | 4.244% | $180.6027 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.25 | 6.550% | $81.2444 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.60 | 12.478% | $249.2512 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.67 | 5.830% | $37.7496 | $37.75 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.44 | 6.174% | $83.2829 | $83.28 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.74 | 12.382% | $223.348 | $223.35 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.35 | 6.120% | $114.981 | $114.98 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.30 | $970.4598 | $970.45 | $970.50 | $970.40 | |