| 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 | $172.33 | 5.169% | $181.2377 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.63 | 10.662% | $72.6275 | $72.63 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.92 | 4.357% | $144.9727 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.39 | 3.203% | $250.1538 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.49 | 12.424% | $183.802 | $183.80 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.41 | 10.384% | $43.5023 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.57 | 9.356% | $256.5164 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.74 | $1,132.8124 | $1,132.81 | $1,132.80 | $1,132.80 | |