| 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 | $231.58 | 12.712% | $261.0184 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.50 | 5.660% | $180.1503 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.32 | 4.335% | $219.4374 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.70 | 11.167% | $48.58 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.32 | 6.606% | $150.6556 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.68 | 8.264% | $171.7933 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.93 | 5.641% | $145.7106 | $145.71 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.03 | $1,177.3456 | $1,177.35 | $1,177.35 | $1,177.40 | |