| 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 | $172.76 | 4.553% | $180.6258 | $180.63 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.31 | 7.233% | $107.5654 | $107.57 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.41 | 7.448% | $263.6881 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.85 | 13.405% | $108.6987 | $108.70 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.95 | 9.804% | $103.1609 | $103.16 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.47 | 11.744% | $146.9098 | $146.91 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.53 | 13.344% | $259.025 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.28 | $1,169.6737 | $1,169.69 | $1,169.70 | $1,169.70 | |