| 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 | $174.78 | 4.765% | $183.1083 | $183.11 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.46 | 7.427% | $160.5604 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.29 | 13.279% | $274.4637 | $274.46 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.47 | 4.566% | $157.3405 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.70 | 10.722% | $217.7902 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.99 | 12.482% | $85.4751 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.25 | 12.352% | $200.2674 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.94 | $1,279.0056 | $1,279.01 | $1,279.00 | $1,279.10 | |