| 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 | $177.86 | 5.305% | $187.2955 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.62 | 7.497% | $74.8394 | $74.84 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.85 | 5.590% | $243.7545 | $243.75 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.58 | 6.338% | $70.7998 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.53 | 9.646% | $68.5616 | $68.56 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.25 | 6.621% | $252.9583 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.32 | 5.360% | $262.6836 | $262.68 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.01 | $1,160.8927 | $1,160.89 | $1,160.90 | $1,161.00 | |