| 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 | $165.54 | 9.127% | $180.6488 | $180.65 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.42 | 6.586% | $265.8468 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.25 | 4.273% | $130.6019 | $130.60 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.80 | 8.510% | $106.1228 | $106.12 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.56 | 4.751% | $184.9484 | $184.95 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.38 | 12.486% | $87.0417 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.28 | 6.812% | $261.9885 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.23 | $1,217.1989 | $1,217.20 | $1,217.20 | $1,217.00 | |