| 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 | $169.73 | 6.318% | $180.4535 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.55 | 9.675% | $198.0182 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.50 | 9.692% | $203.4787 | $203.48 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.93 | 13.128% | $151.5123 | $151.51 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.43 | 3.856% | $130.2666 | $130.27 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.72 | 8.421% | $20.2964 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.65 | 9.633% | $128.9832 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.51 | $1,013.0089 | $1,013.01 | $1,013.00 | $1,013.10 | |