| 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 | $170.66 | 5.761% | $180.4917 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.66 | 4.467% | $231.5616 | $231.56 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.85 | 3.573% | $151.0612 | $151.06 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.70 | 11.156% | $234.2057 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.91 | 6.742% | $77.8256 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.73 | 10.558% | $49.4526 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.73 | 5.165% | $217.4076 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.24 | $1,142.0060 | $1,142.01 | $1,142.00 | $1,142.10 | |