| 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 | $170.33 | 6.345% | $181.1374 | $181.14 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.68 | 9.309% | $180.0101 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.52 | 4.803% | $198.6226 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.79 | 10.447% | $161.0207 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.92 | 10.415% | $246.1371 | $246.14 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.51 | 3.221% | $45.9437 | $45.94 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.94 | 9.370% | $238.361 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.69 | $1,251.2326 | $1,251.23 | $1,251.20 | $1,251.10 | |