| 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 | $171.80 | 4.541% | $179.6014 | $179.60 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.88 | 13.476% | $12.3462 | $12.35 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.68 | 3.397% | $244.72 | $244.72 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.74 | 13.551% | $179.1153 | $179.12 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.41 | 4.463% | $48.4813 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.50 | 10.339% | $271.9856 | $271.99 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.62 | 12.146% | $187.9791 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.63 | $1,124.2289 | $1,124.24 | $1,124.25 | $1,124.20 | |