| 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 | $174.99 | 3.673% | $181.4174 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.28 | 7.761% | $41.2509 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.67 | 6.116% | $230.9827 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.57 | 13.197% | $142.1415 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.27 | 8.668% | $148.0819 | $148.08 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.52 | 4.340% | $161.2262 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.35 | 11.815% | $172.5865 | $172.59 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.65 | $1,077.6871 | $1,077.69 | $1,077.75 | $1,077.70 | |