| 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 | $172.55 | 5.457% | $181.9661 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.81 | 3.372% | $215.8511 | $215.85 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.78 | 6.724% | $222.8184 | $222.82 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.81 | 12.150% | $65.9554 | $65.96 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.26 | 6.449% | $240.8515 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.73 | 13.151% | $189.7882 | $189.79 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.55 | 4.743% | $110.5562 | $110.56 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.49 | $1,227.7869 | $1,227.80 | $1,227.75 | $1,228.00 | |