| 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 | $169.48 | 5.815% | $179.3353 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.43 | 9.784% | $203.5725 | $203.57 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.46 | 5.336% | $261.7178 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.44 | 3.798% | $51.3177 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.68 | 11.110% | $117.421 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.75 | 6.187% | $86.8079 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.56 | 11.471% | $232.4839 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.80 | $1,132.6561 | $1,132.66 | $1,132.60 | $1,132.60 | |