| 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 | $172.92 | 5.356% | $182.1816 | $182.18 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.89 | 5.796% | $230.5189 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.92 | 3.805% | $74.6566 | $74.66 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.67 | 6.255% | $156.9068 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.35 | 12.546% | $256.9988 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.73 | 10.596% | $89.2842 | $89.28 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.33 | 12.775% | $180.8122 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.81 | $1,171.3591 | $1,171.36 | $1,171.35 | $1,171.40 | |