| 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 | $172.81 | 4.556% | $180.6832 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.37 | 12.595% | $161.4275 | $161.43 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.87 | 3.376% | $80.4989 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.40 | 6.660% | $239.345 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.43 | 5.743% | $148.4949 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.56 | 11.193% | $145.1736 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.89 | 11.279% | $205.7437 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.33 | $1,161.3668 | $1,161.36 | $1,161.40 | $1,161.30 | |