| 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 | $172.36 | 4.560% | $180.2196 | $180.22 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.99 | 5.535% | $180.4543 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.87 | 10.195% | $38.425 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.63 | 10.300% | $226.8099 | $226.81 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.93 | 13.448% | $274.4647 | $274.46 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.73 | 7.441% | $205.9966 | $206.00 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.93 | 6.798% | $18.0809 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.44 | $1,124.4510 | $1,124.45 | $1,124.45 | $1,124.50 | |