| 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 | $174.92 | 3.418% | $180.8988 | $180.90 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.37 | 5.464% | $57.3408 | $57.34 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.73 | 12.476% | $102.0495 | $102.05 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.80 | 4.646% | $246.7553 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.26 | 9.847% | $268.3123 | $268.31 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.49 | 5.105% | $60.4249 | $60.42 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.32 | 5.220% | $189.7327 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.89 | $1,105.5143 | $1,105.51 | $1,105.50 | $1,105.40 | |