| 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 | $170.87 | 5.683% | $180.5805 | $180.58 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.81 | 4.529% | $192.1348 | $192.13 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.40 | 4.399% | $148.6642 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.48 | 5.861% | $183.6477 | $183.65 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.51 | 13.785% | $277.0779 | $277.08 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.72 | 13.165% | $178.4838 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.70 | 3.459% | $25.5544 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.49 | $1,186.1433 | $1,186.13 | $1,186.20 | $1,186.20 | |