| 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 | $179.35 | 8.317% | $194.2665 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.64 | 8.755% | $72.4743 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.87 | 4.810% | $254.552 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.92 | 6.719% | $201.6135 | $201.61 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.91 | 7.317% | $172.6838 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.29 | 3.389% | $29.2487 | $29.25 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.62 | 12.226% | $194.8468 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.60 | $1,119.6856 | $1,119.68 | $1,119.65 | $1,119.70 | |