| 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 | $171.93 | 5.724% | $181.7713 | $181.77 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.69 | 9.548% | $57.7208 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.50 | 8.292% | $185.7208 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.80 | 6.605% | $165.0245 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.56 | 13.760% | $282.7619 | $282.76 | $282.75 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.25 | 3.340% | $248.2744 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.93 | 12.572% | $271.2197 | $271.22 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.66 | $1,392.4934 | $1,392.48 | $1,392.35 | $1,392.50 | |