| 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 | $173.48 | 3.800% | $180.0722 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.80 | 8.499% | $252.5857 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.65 | 11.162% | $82.9824 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.37 | 5.523% | $149.1779 | $149.18 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.32 | 3.857% | $165.465 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.44 | 8.404% | $124.0575 | $124.06 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.96 | 12.304% | $104.3978 | $104.40 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.02 | $1,058.7385 | $1,058.75 | $1,058.75 | $1,058.90 | |