| 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 | $171.60 | 5.159% | $180.4528 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.99 | 11.466% | $234.0675 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.72 | 8.820% | $214.0707 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.41 | 11.431% | $39.4577 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.71 | 4.151% | $251.7434 | $251.74 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.72 | 12.505% | $233.6954 | $233.70 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.40 | 12.677% | $104.1135 | $104.11 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.55 | $1,257.6010 | $1,257.60 | $1,257.55 | $1,257.70 | |