| 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 | $170.96 | 5.603% | $180.5389 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.51 | 5.707% | $199.2683 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.26 | 12.146% | $260.4703 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.56 | 6.156% | $86.5808 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.91 | 4.437% | $131.4966 | $131.50 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.29 | 13.291% | $229.1764 | $229.18 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.47 | 5.355% | $242.8117 | $242.81 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.96 | $1,330.3430 | $1,330.35 | $1,330.35 | $1,330.40 | |