| 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 | $173.34 | 4.136% | $180.5093 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.92 | 6.219% | $125.2534 | $125.25 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.74 | 3.833% | $175.2078 | $175.21 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.47 | 13.781% | $75.6302 | $75.63 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.40 | 10.400% | $200.2656 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.62 | 9.238% | $223.5228 | $223.52 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.61 | 12.592% | $98.6419 | $98.64 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.10 | $1,079.0310 | $1,079.03 | $1,079.00 | $1,079.00 | |