| 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 | $194.32 | 5.379% | $204.7725 | $204.77 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.97 | 10.196% | $166.3629 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.71 | 6.231% | $170.7238 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.80 | 11.709% | $174.0426 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.67 | 10.337% | $246.7908 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.74 | 7.407% | $84.5723 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.57 | 8.119% | $129.2779 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.78 | $1,176.5428 | $1,176.53 | $1,176.50 | $1,176.60 | |