| 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 | $171.96 | 4.710% | $180.0593 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.30 | 9.180% | $216.5039 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.49 | 6.458% | $200.6627 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.69 | 6.400% | $187.9982 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.92 | 12.609% | $15.6752 | $15.68 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.98 | 12.559% | $248.7329 | $248.73 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.81 | 5.576% | $103.2639 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.15 | $1,152.8961 | $1,152.89 | $1,152.90 | $1,153.00 | |