| 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 | $171.40 | 5.844% | $181.4166 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.79 | 13.586% | $59.962 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.86 | 6.857% | $241.3472 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.49 | 5.365% | $259.7142 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.40 | 10.794% | $117.8848 | $117.88 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.36 | 7.560% | $103.6448 | $103.64 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.98 | 11.619% | $30.1148 | $30.11 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.28 | $994.0844 | $994.07 | $994.05 | $994.00 | |