| 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 | $170.80 | 8.413% | $185.1694 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.35 | 13.427% | $96.8099 | $96.81 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.67 | 11.297% | $130.9632 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.49 | 5.494% | $181.9666 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.47 | 9.396% | $197.427 | $197.43 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.73 | 10.494% | $272.6218 | $272.62 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.64 | 4.617% | $78.0861 | $78.09 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.15 | $1,143.0440 | $1,143.05 | $1,143.00 | $1,143.10 | |