| 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 | $243.40 | 10.435% | $268.7988 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.65 | 6.532% | $175.4049 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.29 | 3.186% | $94.1985 | $94.20 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.40 | 4.112% | $185.7358 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.50 | 3.366% | $30.493 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.86 | 6.560% | $183.134 | $183.13 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.42 | 10.768% | $11.542 | $11.54 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.52 | $949.3070 | $949.30 | $949.35 | $949.20 | |