| 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 | $172.86 | 5.568% | $182.4848 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.45 | 4.695% | $30.8327 | $30.83 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.42 | 6.742% | $60.2238 | $60.22 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.53 | 11.501% | $96.4818 | $96.48 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.59 | 7.874% | $207.7545 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.65 | 3.552% | $227.452 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.86 | 13.714% | $197.7032 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.36 | $1,002.9328 | $1,002.91 | $1,002.95 | $1,003.00 | |