| 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 | $174.68 | 3.706% | $181.1536 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.98 | 10.414% | $170.0155 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.97 | 13.107% | $40.6846 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.38 | 11.465% | $196.602 | $196.60 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.39 | 9.358% | $195.0837 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.41 | 6.810% | $54.911 | $54.91 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.58 | 3.513% | $23.3732 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.39 | $861.8236 | $861.81 | $861.80 | $861.90 | |