| 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 | $169.78 | 6.857% | $181.4218 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.81 | 5.450% | $181.1736 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.95 | 7.117% | $257.0272 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.28 | 8.870% | $159.255 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.47 | 11.163% | $16.0853 | $16.09 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.64 | 8.626% | $100.6311 | $100.63 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.40 | 7.257% | $80.8718 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.33 | $976.4658 | $976.47 | $976.45 | $976.50 | |