| 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 | $174.78 | 3.805% | $181.4304 | $181.43 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.63 | 13.679% | $181.4658 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.26 | 10.734% | $155.3155 | $155.32 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.45 | 11.645% | $100.9829 | $100.98 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.69 | 6.344% | $37.9542 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.92 | 13.461% | $235.9081 | $235.91 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.25 | 6.366% | $149.1783 | $149.18 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.98 | $1,042.2352 | $1,042.24 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.30 | |