| 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 | $172.77 | 5.695% | $182.6093 | $182.61 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.59 | 4.358% | $251.0749 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.77 | 12.822% | $241.1796 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.57 | 4.310% | $210.2577 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.40 | 4.757% | $102.0333 | $102.03 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.49 | 13.803% | $147.3635 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.48 | 9.424% | $121.9859 | $121.99 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.07 | $1,256.5042 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.60 | |