| 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 | $165.88 | 9.258% | $181.2372 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.89 | 10.800% | $118.4341 | $118.43 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.53 | 10.103% | $118.3938 | $118.39 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.68 | 3.224% | $14.121 | $14.12 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.35 | 10.838% | $8.1466 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.78 | 10.818% | $40.7589 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.88 | 4.421% | $76.102 | $76.10 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.99 | $557.1936 | $557.19 | $557.20 | $557.10 | |