| 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 | $171.82 | 4.527% | $179.5983 | $179.60 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.39 | 8.365% | $142.3808 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.59 | 12.363% | $281.5704 | $281.57 | $281.55 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.93 | 12.549% | $163.1173 | $163.12 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.97 | 13.456% | $119.0948 | $119.09 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.74 | 7.335% | $245.5181 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.82 | 9.687% | $190.6579 | $190.66 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.26 | $1,321.9376 | $1,321.94 | $1,321.90 | $1,322.00 | |