| 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 | $162.67 | 6.853% | $173.8178 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.34 | 4.767% | $118.7429 | $118.74 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.38 | 13.363% | $84.3194 | $84.32 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.73 | 9.164% | $270.432 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.71 | 8.252% | $55.9771 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.27 | 9.682% | $235.0156 | $235.02 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.37 | 11.132% | $251.5695 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.47 | $1,189.8743 | $1,189.88 | $1,189.85 | $1,189.80 | |