| 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 | $171.83 | 5.426% | $181.1535 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.77 | 11.363% | $120.0159 | $120.02 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.81 | 9.500% | $99.437 | $99.44 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.73 | 3.291% | $90.6172 | $90.62 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.34 | 8.601% | $261.0116 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.66 | 8.253% | $230.2108 | $230.21 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.27 | 3.188% | $177.762 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.41 | $1,160.2080 | $1,160.21 | $1,160.15 | $1,160.20 | |