| 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 | $168.44 | 9.710% | $184.7955 | $184.80 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.65 | 3.198% | $253.5059 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.87 | 7.173% | $178.8396 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.33 | 10.538% | $272.2883 | $272.29 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.28 | 6.485% | $123.8208 | $123.82 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.58 | 10.211% | $40.3152 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.62 | 4.747% | $155.675 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.77 | $1,209.2403 | $1,209.26 | $1,209.25 | $1,209.20 | |