| 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 | $173.37 | 5.320% | $182.5933 | $182.59 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.54 | 11.728% | $273.2197 | $273.22 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.74 | 8.608% | $256.0325 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.42 | 7.200% | $185.9062 | $185.91 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.62 | 10.516% | $153.1973 | $153.20 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.36 | 4.727% | $241.2491 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.25 | 4.844% | $228.822 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,414.30 | $1,521.0201 | $1,521.02 | $1,521.00 | $1,520.90 | |