| 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 | $248.96 | 12.510% | $280.1049 | $280.10 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.87 | 3.151% | $170.0651 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.45 | 6.464% | $162.3044 | $162.30 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.79 | 9.553% | $74.266 | $74.27 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.87 | 6.828% | $194.2881 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.34 | 4.602% | $94.4974 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.88 | 3.755% | $209.4606 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.16 | $1,184.9865 | $1,184.99 | $1,184.95 | $1,185.10 | |