| 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 | $174.58 | 3.507% | $180.7025 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.46 | 3.459% | $180.4946 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.51 | 5.487% | $136.6162 | $136.62 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.49 | 10.188% | $66.6527 | $66.65 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.86 | 13.157% | $160.5245 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.61 | 5.423% | $145.0726 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.49 | 12.619% | $82.7637 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.00 | $952.8268 | $952.81 | $952.75 | $952.90 | |