| 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 | $173.98 | 3.450% | $179.9823 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.89 | 5.455% | $18.8659 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.83 | 10.798% | $191.4922 | $191.49 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.65 | 8.752% | $143.172 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.98 | 9.424% | $264.7842 | $264.78 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.73 | 4.576% | $254.8831 | $254.88 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.27 | 3.222% | $257.3015 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.33 | $1,310.4812 | $1,310.47 | $1,310.50 | $1,310.60 | |