| 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 | $171.88 | 5.578% | $181.4675 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.33 | 11.214% | $19.2734 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.45 | 10.640% | $160.9259 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.94 | 12.172% | $144.6346 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.38 | 7.497% | $257.3263 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.80 | 12.415% | $72.8449 | $72.84 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.97 | 3.318% | $208.6714 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.75 | $1,045.1440 | $1,045.14 | $1,045.15 | $1,045.10 | |