| 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 | $175.25 | 3.441% | $181.2804 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.74 | 3.802% | $120.1404 | $120.14 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.77 | 4.153% | $10.1757 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.86 | 10.331% | $55.011 | $55.01 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.95 | 9.824% | $41.6782 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.62 | 5.321% | $258.6894 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.55 | 6.658% | $230.9679 | $230.97 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.74 | $897.9430 | $897.95 | $898.00 | $898.00 | |