| 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 | $163.27 | 10.553% | $180.4999 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.75 | 3.132% | $178.1605 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.99 | 11.719% | $211.1377 | $211.14 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.85 | 13.568% | $149.7394 | $149.74 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.83 | 3.204% | $149.4704 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.98 | 10.831% | $162.8994 | $162.90 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.94 | 6.405% | $83.9961 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.61 | $1,115.9034 | $1,115.91 | $1,115.90 | $1,115.90 | |