| 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 | $170.99 | 5.434% | $180.2816 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.68 | 4.185% | $120.5212 | $120.52 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.78 | 11.426% | $201.4359 | $201.44 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.78 | 5.627% | $193.065 | $193.07 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.60 | 9.689% | $255.1366 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.91 | 12.817% | $107.0746 | $107.07 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.88 | 10.829% | $222.6333 | $222.63 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.62 | $1,280.1482 | $1,280.15 | $1,280.15 | $1,280.10 | |