| 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 | $171.89 | 5.155% | $180.7509 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.86 | 9.793% | $82.191 | $82.19 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.79 | 13.592% | $69.0526 | $69.05 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.30 | 3.860% | $148.8314 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.99 | 8.226% | $245.6622 | $245.66 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.30 | 4.329% | $179.7589 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.30 | 13.803% | $139.1811 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.43 | $1,045.4281 | $1,045.42 | $1,045.45 | $1,045.60 | |