| 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 | $171.96 | 5.594% | $181.5794 | $181.58 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.44 | 8.269% | $209.4356 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.97 | 6.423% | $76.5926 | $76.59 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.70 | 6.869% | $177.0819 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.90 | 11.432% | $233.8958 | $233.90 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.47 | 11.249% | $231.9208 | $231.92 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.54 | 4.863% | $248.0429 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.98 | $1,358.5490 | $1,358.55 | $1,358.60 | $1,358.50 | |