| 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 | $173.98 | 4.467% | $181.7517 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.31 | 5.293% | $54.0258 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.97 | 11.672% | $278.0298 | $278.03 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.66 | 6.729% | $219.4989 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.92 | 10.651% | $213.4679 | $213.47 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.25 | 10.666% | $138.6092 | $138.61 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.51 | 12.259% | $34.2502 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.60 | $1,119.6335 | $1,119.64 | $1,119.65 | $1,119.70 | |