| 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 | $171.76 | 5.810% | $181.7393 | $181.74 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.40 | 4.731% | $178.4616 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.98 | 9.485% | $106.1786 | $106.18 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.73 | 8.310% | $80.9401 | $80.94 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.74 | 9.104% | $208.105 | $208.11 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.76 | 7.376% | $71.6842 | $71.68 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.36 | 9.318% | $76.9161 | $76.92 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.73 | $904.0249 | $904.03 | $904.05 | $904.00 | |