| 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 | $175.73 | 3.333% | $181.5871 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.42 | 9.708% | $177.0907 | $177.09 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.61 | 11.653% | $48.6919 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.46 | 9.607% | $156.1461 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.63 | 13.401% | $66.487 | $66.49 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.86 | 5.214% | $12.4784 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.28 | 6.710% | $253.2015 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.99 | $895.6827 | $895.69 | $895.75 | $895.70 | |