| 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 | $170.96 | 5.852% | $180.9646 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.86 | 8.867% | $213.2269 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.96 | 4.228% | $48.9455 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.38 | 4.230% | $99.4146 | $99.41 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.97 | 3.511% | $229.7634 | $229.76 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.65 | 6.861% | $231.5144 | $231.51 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.55 | 8.257% | $56.8891 | $56.89 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.33 | $1,060.7185 | $1,060.71 | $1,060.70 | $1,060.70 | |