| 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 | $169.66 | 6.235% | $180.2383 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.75 | 6.648% | $263.1539 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.46 | 8.666% | $199.3586 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.76 | 3.207% | $84.382 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.97 | 5.766% | $178.7128 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.77 | 12.338% | $51.4171 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.83 | 9.188% | $201.8122 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.20 | $1,159.0749 | $1,159.07 | $1,159.05 | $1,159.10 | |