| 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 | $171.58 | 5.843% | $181.6054 | $181.61 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.52 | 13.581% | $173.2337 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.30 | 3.851% | $164.3961 | $164.40 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.44 | 13.601% | $202.7096 | $202.71 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.65 | 8.157% | $74.2498 | $74.25 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.37 | 5.635% | $224.337 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.54 | 7.730% | $261.2883 | $261.29 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.40 | $1,281.8199 | $1,281.83 | $1,281.85 | $1,281.70 | |