| 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 | $171.49 | 5.288% | $180.5584 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.72 | 7.596% | $106.2188 | $106.22 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.63 | 10.362% | $95.6066 | $95.61 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.96 | 10.692% | $77.4401 | $77.44 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.75 | 13.715% | $169.1511 | $169.15 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.29 | 13.653% | $264.0046 | $264.00 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.76 | 6.850% | $245.4986 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.60 | $1,138.4782 | $1,138.48 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.50 | |