| 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 | $171.78 | 5.685% | $181.5457 | $181.55 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.35 | 13.155% | $252.7317 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.74 | 8.874% | $197.8676 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.41 | 9.697% | $177.0619 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.81 | 11.709% | $44.4714 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.82 | 12.226% | $32.3435 | $32.34 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.64 | 11.724% | $131.4321 | $131.43 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.55 | $1,017.4539 | $1,017.45 | $1,017.45 | $1,017.40 | |