| 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 | $174.40 | 4.388% | $182.0527 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.92 | 12.111% | $272.34 | $272.34 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.38 | 8.496% | $57.9152 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.59 | 12.204% | $229.5582 | $229.56 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.39 | 6.595% | $131.5276 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.63 | 10.620% | $159.9897 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.66 | 5.659% | $47.1873 | $47.19 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.97 | $1,080.5707 | $1,080.58 | $1,080.60 | $1,080.60 | |