| 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 | $171.85 | 4.847% | $180.1796 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.27 | 8.684% | $15.5092 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.88 | 12.516% | $142.7603 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.86 | 8.625% | $15.0554 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.57 | 7.451% | $188.6517 | $188.65 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.64 | 12.448% | $263.848 | $263.85 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.77 | 7.766% | $24.5383 | $24.54 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.84 | $830.5425 | $830.55 | $830.55 | $830.60 | |