| 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 | $172.96 | 5.519% | $182.5057 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.62 | 10.767% | $132.4995 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.99 | 8.512% | $99.8202 | $99.82 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.76 | 4.563% | $18.5704 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.41 | 8.581% | $223.0362 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.78 | 4.488% | $130.3801 | $130.38 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.84 | 13.741% | $261.4223 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.36 | $1,048.2344 | $1,048.24 | $1,048.20 | $1,048.20 | |