| 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 | $171.48 | 5.458% | $180.8394 | $180.84 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.46 | 12.459% | $72.4911 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.37 | 4.782% | $253.9601 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.54 | 10.481% | $237.0259 | $237.03 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.67 | 3.238% | $13.0803 | $13.08 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.62 | 3.562% | $80.3848 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.90 | 11.291% | $180.1801 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.04 | $1,017.9617 | $1,017.96 | $1,018.05 | $1,018.00 | |