| 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 | $172.56 | 4.731% | $180.7238 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.92 | 5.653% | $87.6075 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.80 | 8.457% | $166.8069 | $166.81 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.80 | 8.468% | $218.8884 | $218.89 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.46 | 13.240% | $282.4885 | $282.49 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.82 | 12.628% | $25.7017 | $25.70 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.48 | 12.584% | $226.8342 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.84 | $1,189.0510 | $1,189.05 | $1,189.05 | $1,189.00 | |