| 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 | $171.99 | 5.171% | $180.8836 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.94 | 12.196% | $104.275 | $104.28 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.92 | 12.849% | $253.82 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.26 | 4.254% | $192.0984 | $192.10 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.76 | 12.779% | $24.5407 | $24.54 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.78 | 13.757% | $275.0417 | $275.04 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.52 | 9.163% | $147.9377 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.17 | $1,178.5971 | $1,178.60 | $1,178.65 | $1,178.50 | |