| 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 | $172.92 | 5.134% | $181.7977 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.60 | 8.328% | $231.3886 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.98 | 8.394% | $263.3757 | $263.38 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.44 | 6.446% | $41.9823 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.84 | 13.828% | $280.973 | $280.97 | $280.95 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.88 | 11.678% | $267.8932 | $267.89 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.54 | 10.361% | $50.2584 | $50.26 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.20 | $1,317.6689 | $1,317.67 | $1,317.70 | $1,317.80 | |