| 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 | $171.53 | 5.366% | $180.7343 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.25 | 5.654% | $228.4768 | $228.48 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.30 | 8.135% | $146.3067 | $146.31 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.47 | 9.670% | $160.6336 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.83 | 4.756% | $61.628 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.28 | 3.444% | $225.7976 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.66 | 9.800% | $262.0487 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.32 | $1,265.6257 | $1,265.63 | $1,265.70 | $1,265.50 | |