| 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 | $173.99 | 4.180% | $181.2628 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.32 | 5.133% | $71.8269 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.58 | 12.592% | $52.4454 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.96 | 10.427% | $177.7433 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.72 | 5.641% | $262.7503 | $262.75 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.34 | 11.545% | $256.9328 | $256.93 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.70 | 7.574% | $39.4797 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.61 | $1,042.4412 | $1,042.44 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.40 | |