| 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 | $168.43 | 7.756% | $181.4934 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.69 | 8.303% | $133.96 | $133.96 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.35 | 10.397% | $215.6605 | $215.66 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.79 | 9.609% | $240.9096 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.99 | 7.488% | $174.1198 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.47 | 10.633% | $163.1505 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.30 | 8.121% | $178.724 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.02 | $1,288.0178 | $1,288.01 | $1,287.95 | $1,288.10 | |