| 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 | 5.489% | $181.2934 | $181.29 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.49 | 4.456% | $171.8197 | $171.82 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.27 | 4.123% | $49.2189 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.47 | 11.211% | $264.0928 | $264.09 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.38 | 11.237% | $132.7947 | $132.79 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.30 | 8.699% | $9.022 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.29 | 4.146% | $217.9672 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.06 | $1,026.2087 | $1,026.20 | $1,026.15 | $1,026.20 | |