| 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 | $171.56 | 5.213% | $180.5034 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.43 | 8.275% | $148.8023 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.56 | 9.444% | $17.0295 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.32 | 13.821% | $70.9332 | $70.93 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.89 | 5.419% | $253.9438 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.30 | 11.629% | $171.1273 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.66 | 3.440% | $106.1915 | $106.19 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.72 | $948.5310 | $948.52 | $948.60 | $948.40 | |