| 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 | $171.72 | 5.419% | $181.0255 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.31 | 5.609% | $157.6848 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.68 | 11.348% | $176.687 | $176.69 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.80 | 12.688% | $217.2625 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.97 | 8.792% | $166.4191 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.90 | 12.114% | $15.5838 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.55 | 10.211% | $59.018 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.93 | $973.6807 | $973.68 | $973.70 | $973.70 | |