| 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 | $173.97 | 4.731% | $182.2005 | $182.20 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.35 | 13.538% | $260.3994 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.96 | 5.342% | $113.7272 | $113.73 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.85 | 6.322% | $231.6225 | $231.62 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.64 | 8.319% | $28.8562 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.41 | 11.696% | $192.5751 | $192.58 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.63 | 3.278% | $140.076 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.81 | $1,149.4569 | $1,149.47 | $1,149.50 | $1,149.50 | |