| 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 | $171.32 | 5.865% | $181.3679 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.90 | 6.346% | $242.3625 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.70 | 11.812% | $184.1544 | $184.15 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.77 | 12.733% | $272.5546 | $272.55 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.62 | 5.149% | $14.3213 | $14.32 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.64 | 3.627% | $11.0259 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.87 | 5.432% | $192.8035 | $192.80 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.82 | $1,098.5901 | $1,098.58 | $1,098.55 | $1,098.70 | |