| 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 | $171.81 | 5.615% | $181.4571 | $181.46 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.77 | 9.285% | $93.7337 | $93.73 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.63 | 7.246% | $44.6465 | $44.65 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.57 | 9.139% | $21.3585 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.27 | 8.689% | $180.7172 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.61 | 10.439% | $63.6239 | $63.62 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.53 | 13.499% | $278.6741 | $278.67 | $278.65 | $278.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.19 | $864.2110 | $864.21 | $864.15 | $864.20 | |