| 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 | $172.58 | 5.442% | $181.9718 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.91 | 6.737% | $161.0768 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.40 | 8.207% | $197.3696 | $197.37 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.56 | 9.839% | $171.9639 | $171.96 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.90 | 9.837% | $94.35 | $94.35 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.35 | 5.704% | $111.3592 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.42 | 3.834% | $193.5673 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.12 | $1,111.6586 | $1,111.66 | $1,111.60 | $1,111.90 | |