| 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 | $177.53 | 4.285% | $185.1372 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.60 | 11.435% | $182.3077 | $182.31 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.73 | 4.715% | $71.9706 | $71.97 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.95 | 5.260% | $242.0454 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.99 | 12.120% | $12.322 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.65 | 5.436% | $173.6004 | $173.60 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.79 | 10.588% | $268.4966 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.24 | $1,135.8799 | $1,135.89 | $1,135.85 | $1,135.80 | |