| 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 | $173.71 | 3.714% | $180.1616 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.35 | 6.346% | $152.447 | $152.45 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.59 | 10.754% | $262.0329 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.35 | 4.427% | $52.579 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.70 | 12.473% | $62.6475 | $62.65 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.94 | 7.609% | $7.4681 | $7.47 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.77 | 7.270% | $210.0025 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.41 | $927.3386 | $927.34 | $927.35 | $927.30 | |