| 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 | $172.35 | 5.510% | $181.8465 | $181.85 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.32 | 3.379% | $11.7025 | $11.70 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.91 | 5.179% | $206.0562 | $206.06 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.75 | 6.126% | $237.4569 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.71 | 9.406% | $256.7868 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.40 | 3.310% | $35.5386 | $35.54 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.92 | 5.709% | $77.083 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.36 | $1,006.4705 | $1,006.48 | $1,006.50 | $1,006.50 | |