| 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 | $173.77 | 4.508% | $181.6036 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.66 | 6.183% | $87.7709 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.88 | 8.636% | $193.2417 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.91 | 12.793% | $283.0089 | $283.01 | $283.00 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.99 | 5.525% | $137.1719 | $137.17 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.64 | 5.325% | $171.3006 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.63 | 6.498% | $178.5226 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.48 | $1,232.6202 | $1,232.61 | $1,232.55 | $1,232.60 | |