| 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 | $171.40 | 5.512% | $180.8476 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.55 | 12.160% | $70.1561 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.62 | 10.371% | $68.0106 | $68.01 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.77 | 12.335% | $206.438 | $206.44 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.28 | 12.738% | $276.5238 | $276.52 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.98 | 6.338% | $143.535 | $143.54 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.25 | 6.290% | $199.028 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.85 | $1,144.5391 | $1,144.55 | $1,144.55 | $1,144.40 | |