| 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 | $172.79 | 5.844% | $182.8878 | $182.89 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.41 | 4.164% | $81.675 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.99 | 12.204% | $111.0707 | $111.07 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.75 | 11.786% | $228.8818 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.53 | 6.571% | $18.6819 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.55 | 9.426% | $256.6587 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.34 | 3.246% | $242.9791 | $242.98 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.36 | $1,122.8350 | $1,122.84 | $1,122.90 | $1,123.00 | |