| 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 | $172.94 | 5.383% | $182.2494 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.62 | 7.169% | $149.6294 | $149.63 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.82 | 13.763% | $264.863 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.39 | 10.595% | $259.2236 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.34 | 8.263% | $144.3579 | $144.36 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.25 | 12.112% | $188.6284 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.42 | 11.751% | $80.9301 | $80.93 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.78 | $1,269.8818 | $1,269.88 | $1,269.90 | $1,269.80 | |