| 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 | $171.26 | 5.823% | $181.2325 | $181.23 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.81 | 7.356% | $133.991 | $133.99 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.62 | 10.829% | $45.0187 | $45.02 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.79 | 12.172% | $209.5261 | $209.53 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.44 | 13.556% | $94.7511 | $94.75 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.43 | 11.652% | $46.2574 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.79 | 9.493% | $180.4335 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.14 | $891.2103 | $891.21 | $891.25 | $891.20 | |