| 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 | $172.52 | 4.634% | $180.5146 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.39 | 10.561% | $273.5169 | $273.52 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.62 | 3.246% | $84.2694 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.32 | 13.104% | $50.1277 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.38 | 10.766% | $271.7976 | $271.80 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.79 | 6.174% | $82.5928 | $82.59 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.39 | 7.851% | $75.9163 | $75.92 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.41 | $1,018.7353 | $1,018.74 | $1,018.70 | $1,018.70 | |