| 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 | $171.86 | 5.825% | $181.8708 | $181.87 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.40 | 11.121% | $171.5708 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.93 | 6.651% | $167.3674 | $167.37 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.53 | 9.403% | $13.7082 | $13.71 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.87 | 5.591% | $81.1678 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.51 | 12.423% | $74.7725 | $74.77 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.30 | 3.179% | $170.5549 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.40 | $861.0124 | $861.01 | $860.90 | $861.20 | |