| 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 | $172.87 | 4.480% | $180.6146 | $180.61 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.72 | 11.746% | $81.2617 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.53 | 12.683% | $247.373 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.77 | 12.758% | $213.9809 | $213.98 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.53 | 5.500% | $146.1492 | $146.15 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.50 | 11.420% | $232.3107 | $232.31 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.38 | 7.647% | $259.8383 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.30 | $1,361.5284 | $1,361.52 | $1,361.50 | $1,361.50 | |