| 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 | $173.25 | 4.187% | $180.504 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.57 | 8.628% | $66.8823 | $66.88 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.84 | 9.863% | $273.3831 | $273.38 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.72 | 8.688% | $60.561 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.67 | 9.558% | $156.3064 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.36 | 4.377% | $121.4531 | $121.45 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.76 | 9.270% | $256.5223 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.17 | $1,115.6122 | $1,115.60 | $1,115.60 | $1,115.70 | |