| 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 | $171.66 | 5.165% | $180.5262 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.61 | 8.384% | $52.6855 | $52.69 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.37 | 13.591% | $141.2731 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.66 | 7.874% | $181.9403 | $181.94 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.96 | 11.708% | $58.0435 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.67 | 4.102% | $232.8449 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.80 | 10.240% | $132.0675 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.73 | $979.3810 | $979.38 | $979.40 | $979.30 | |