| 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 | $162.91 | 10.204% | $179.5333 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.90 | 5.174% | $18.8261 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.78 | 9.512% | $272.444 | $272.44 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.88 | 6.641% | $220.6189 | $220.62 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.35 | 4.805% | $50.6732 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.75 | 3.781% | $125.3156 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.36 | 8.209% | $238.4494 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.93 | $1,105.8605 | $1,105.86 | $1,105.85 | $1,105.70 | |