| 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 | $171.96 | 5.700% | $181.7617 | $181.76 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.79 | 11.610% | $160.484 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.30 | 3.586% | $186.7656 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.51 | 7.599% | $242.6465 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.91 | 10.153% | $103.4447 | $103.44 | $103.45 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.29 | 10.709% | $167.4916 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.62 | 11.261% | $96.3743 | $96.37 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.38 | $1,138.9684 | $1,138.96 | $1,138.95 | $1,139.00 | |