| 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 | $172.65 | 4.525% | $180.4624 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.55 | 12.271% | $151.0606 | $151.06 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.85 | 11.542% | $71.2196 | $71.22 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.29 | 12.426% | $32.9296 | $32.93 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.86 | 3.503% | $207.8961 | $207.90 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.80 | 13.858% | $183.0837 | $183.08 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.72 | 5.168% | $240.5402 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.72 | $1,067.1922 | $1,067.19 | $1,067.20 | $1,067.20 | |