| 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 | $171.29 | 5.703% | $181.0587 | $181.06 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.96 | 7.217% | $242.2675 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.64 | 7.865% | $235.836 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.45 | 5.121% | $206.5102 | $206.51 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.47 | 7.479% | $260.6043 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.82 | 12.353% | $203.1567 | $203.16 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.33 | 13.147% | $232.3247 | $232.32 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,440.96 | $1,561.7581 | $1,561.76 | $1,561.70 | $1,561.80 | |