| 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 | $172.62 | 5.462% | $182.0485 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.30 | 7.427% | $122.7891 | $122.79 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.58 | 10.502% | $254.7955 | $254.80 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.78 | 9.660% | $209.2093 | $209.21 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.88 | 4.722% | $215.6017 | $215.60 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.67 | 5.288% | $170.2191 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.71 | 3.208% | $228.8225 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,297.54 | $1,383.4857 | $1,383.49 | $1,383.45 | $1,383.40 | |