| 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 | $172.81 | 7.367% | $185.5409 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.79 | 3.840% | $61.0475 | $61.05 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.69 | 5.264% | $175.4646 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.92 | 12.171% | $242.1996 | $242.20 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.70 | 5.102% | $135.2663 | $135.27 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.43 | 3.611% | $222.1731 | $222.17 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.66 | 4.540% | $98.9576 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.00 | $1,120.6496 | $1,120.65 | $1,120.60 | $1,120.70 | |