| 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 | $153.84 | 12.701% | $173.3792 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.79 | 4.491% | $31.1279 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.33 | 6.355% | $181.1545 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.40 | 13.552% | $40.1974 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.91 | 10.694% | $277.7423 | $277.74 | $277.75 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.69 | 6.226% | $199.3756 | $199.38 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.66 | 12.624% | $282.3033 | $282.30 | $282.30 | $282.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.62 | $1,185.2802 | $1,185.28 | $1,185.35 | $1,185.30 | |