| 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 | $172.60 | 4.587% | $180.5172 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.79 | 6.358% | $139.1056 | $139.11 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.29 | 7.467% | $81.9866 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.32 | 13.732% | $160.7261 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.30 | 9.693% | $272.3677 | $272.37 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.32 | 6.117% | $101.1507 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.29 | 7.145% | $156.7424 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.91 | $1,092.5963 | $1,092.61 | $1,092.60 | $1,092.60 | |