| 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 | $172.84 | 5.200% | $181.8277 | $181.83 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.48 | 7.276% | $55.2257 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.52 | 5.444% | $44.8348 | $44.83 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.51 | 11.693% | $277.5683 | $277.57 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.41 | 3.314% | $237.0126 | $237.01 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.87 | 5.550% | $148.6883 | $148.69 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.48 | 4.159% | $230.6914 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.11 | $1,175.8488 | $1,175.85 | $1,175.90 | $1,175.80 | |