| 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 | $173.37 | 4.419% | $181.0312 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.39 | 11.709% | $245.0784 | $245.08 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.37 | 7.810% | $181.5197 | $181.52 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.40 | 6.334% | $50.4023 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.35 | 13.714% | $26.5522 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.90 | 9.619% | $70.0465 | $70.05 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.42 | 13.566% | $129.9422 | $129.94 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.20 | $884.5725 | $884.57 | $884.60 | $884.50 | |