| 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 | $172.78 | 5.523% | $182.3226 | $182.32 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.82 | 13.174% | $149.186 | $149.19 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.70 | 8.537% | $104.9553 | $104.96 | $104.95 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.99 | 6.416% | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.94 | 13.817% | $278.7834 | $278.78 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.58 | 9.700% | $135.5673 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.34 | 7.284% | $187.0389 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.15 | $1,068.7035 | $1,068.71 | $1,068.70 | $1,068.80 | |