| 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 | $175.29 | 3.673% | $181.7284 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.31 | 3.483% | $233.1575 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.76 | 8.238% | $140.4496 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.72 | 5.831% | $140.4589 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.36 | 10.436% | $30.2153 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.64 | 9.239% | $70.6121 | $70.61 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.79 | 4.620% | $161.9413 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.87 | $958.5631 | $958.57 | $958.55 | $958.50 | |