| 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 | $172.78 | 5.622% | $182.4937 | $182.49 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.68 | 4.472% | $235.7724 | $235.77 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.79 | 8.128% | $120.8763 | $120.88 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.38 | 7.170% | $35.7733 | $35.77 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.51 | 12.188% | $171.0979 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.52 | 9.175% | $52.9717 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.96 | 7.585% | $232.3406 | $232.34 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.62 | $1,031.3259 | $1,031.32 | $1,031.30 | $1,031.40 | |