| 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 | $172.27 | 5.584% | $181.8896 | $181.89 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.77 | 5.679% | $172.0137 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.62 | 8.771% | $60.4984 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.26 | 10.177% | $249.2865 | $249.29 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.63 | 6.716% | $80.7093 | $80.71 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.49 | 7.757% | $183.7149 | $183.71 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.52 | 6.359% | $48.4146 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.56 | $976.5270 | $976.52 | $976.50 | $976.50 | |