| 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 | $181.42 | 12.601% | $204.2807 | $204.28 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.27 | 5.143% | $245.2671 | $245.27 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.27 | 13.602% | $184.342 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.66 | 6.656% | $54.0319 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.78 | 12.518% | $182.0316 | $182.03 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.55 | 5.744% | $257.5395 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.87 | 10.533% | $44.0695 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.82 | $1,171.5623 | $1,171.56 | $1,171.60 | $1,171.50 | |