| 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 | $173.96 | 3.755% | $180.4922 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.55 | 5.528% | $119.827 | $119.83 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.54 | 4.701% | $262.3179 | $262.32 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.28 | 3.189% | $256.1976 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.75 | 12.778% | $148.585 | $148.59 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.59 | 9.289% | $62.9395 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.38 | 3.418% | $99.6743 | $99.67 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.05 | $1,130.0335 | $1,130.04 | $1,130.05 | $1,130.00 | |