| 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 | $172.70 | 5.803% | $182.7218 | $182.72 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.25 | 11.183% | $273.7881 | $273.79 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.37 | 10.404% | $48.9863 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.78 | 6.616% | $6.1624 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.52 | 6.857% | $259.1496 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.52 | 4.342% | $224.8779 | $224.88 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.29 | 12.501% | $185.9529 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.43 | $1,181.6390 | $1,181.64 | $1,181.65 | $1,181.70 | |