| 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 | $171.29 | 5.830% | $181.2762 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.39 | 3.116% | $180.8552 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.30 | 12.493% | $281.57 | $281.57 | $281.55 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.67 | 9.179% | $203.8044 | $203.80 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.93 | 10.171% | $230.1803 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.52 | 11.819% | $254.4106 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.47 | 10.131% | $254.9202 | $254.92 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,451.57 | $1,587.0169 | $1,587.02 | $1,587.00 | $1,587.10 | |