| 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 | $173.54 | 4.200% | $180.8287 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.75 | 5.640% | $99.0375 | $99.04 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.83 | 3.340% | $111.4315 | $111.43 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.58 | 6.371% | $76.1404 | $76.14 | $76.15 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.62 | 10.213% | $234.3349 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.50 | 13.778% | $261.1205 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.87 | 9.487% | $221.0214 | $221.02 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.69 | $1,183.9149 | $1,183.91 | $1,183.95 | $1,183.70 | |