| 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 | $170.85 | 5.535% | $180.3065 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.50 | 13.248% | $281.4213 | $281.42 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.62 | 10.126% | $200.0108 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.86 | 10.474% | $137.9378 | $137.94 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.66 | 6.256% | $26.2027 | $26.20 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.82 | 7.820% | $220.8369 | $220.84 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.55 | 4.334% | $149.7715 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.86 | $1,196.4875 | $1,196.49 | $1,196.45 | $1,196.40 | |