| 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 | $172.71 | 3.672% | $179.0519 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.50 | 12.553% | $114.2413 | $114.24 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.48 | 13.872% | $62.0375 | $62.04 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.86 | 5.634% | $250.2047 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.69 | 13.395% | $34.8009 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.59 | 4.220% | $261.1649 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.85 | 10.152% | $200.3114 | $200.31 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.68 | $1,101.8126 | $1,101.80 | $1,101.80 | $1,101.80 | |