| 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 | $171.38 | 5.796% | $181.3132 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.50 | 4.507% | $118.6154 | $118.62 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.47 | 11.694% | $16.1621 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.44 | 7.759% | $9.0949 | $9.09 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.46 | 13.483% | $263.8026 | $263.80 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.64 | 13.431% | $127.7687 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.55 | 6.791% | $259.0216 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.44 | $975.7785 | $975.77 | $975.70 | $975.80 | |