| 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 | $173.27 | 5.272% | $182.4048 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.68 | 6.537% | $72.1042 | $72.10 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.57 | 8.139% | $145.5227 | $145.52 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.73 | 12.559% | $82.9898 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.80 | 11.759% | $267.9981 | $268.00 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.82 | 7.774% | $180.8663 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.29 | 8.396% | $242.0374 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.16 | $1,173.9233 | $1,173.92 | $1,173.90 | $1,173.90 | |