| 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 | $171.45 | 5.538% | $180.9449 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.33 | 7.646% | $159.6713 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.87 | 6.562% | $223.6417 | $223.64 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.39 | 11.356% | $232.0548 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.50 | 3.103% | $258.273 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.29 | 13.153% | $58.0362 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.80 | 5.256% | $6.1048 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.63 | $1,118.7267 | $1,118.71 | $1,118.70 | $1,118.70 | |