| 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 | $172.87 | 5.280% | $181.9975 | $182.00 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.40 | 9.185% | $259.2052 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.62 | 13.441% | $84.6497 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.27 | 4.612% | $244.0284 | $244.03 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.30 | 3.838% | $16.9256 | $16.93 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.37 | 5.800% | $116.7715 | $116.77 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.72 | 4.475% | $225.3735 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.55 | $1,128.9514 | $1,128.96 | $1,128.95 | $1,128.90 | |