| 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 | $172.47 | 5.393% | $181.7713 | $181.77 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.95 | 6.429% | $63.8042 | $63.80 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.57 | 3.286% | $133.8277 | $133.83 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.35 | 6.273% | $133.2132 | $133.21 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.83 | 13.505% | $256.3283 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.99 | 11.741% | $262.5802 | $262.58 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.97 | 12.539% | $154.1447 | $154.14 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.13 | $1,185.6696 | $1,185.66 | $1,185.70 | $1,185.60 | |