| 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 | $168.60 | 7.445% | $181.1523 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.41 | 12.333% | $224.0032 | $224.00 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.64 | 11.428% | $146.6838 | $146.68 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.46 | 13.411% | $81.0435 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.80 | 5.836% | $28.364 | $28.36 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.77 | 6.854% | $51.0442 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.86 | 8.213% | $91.8296 | $91.83 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.54 | $804.1206 | $804.10 | $804.15 | $804.10 | |