| 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 | $168.84 | 6.184% | $179.2811 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.65 | 3.139% | $116.1861 | $116.19 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.38 | 13.284% | $57.0725 | $57.07 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.41 | 13.738% | $42.5494 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.44 | 5.637% | $253.9936 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.59 | 3.505% | $135.1672 | $135.17 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.38 | 4.251% | $80.6694 | $80.67 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.69 | $864.9193 | $864.92 | $864.90 | $865.00 | |