| 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 | $172.42 | 5.503% | $181.9083 | $181.91 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.25 | 9.748% | $97.9501 | $97.95 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.44 | 3.497% | $179.5052 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.25 | 6.799% | $262.9925 | $262.99 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.60 | 12.464% | $155.8751 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.84 | 4.405% | $152.2643 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.46 | 5.171% | $209.7741 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.26 | $1,240.2696 | $1,240.27 | $1,240.25 | $1,240.40 | |