| 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 | $170.67 | 6.271% | $181.3727 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.35 | 13.342% | $25.3319 | $25.33 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.30 | 5.669% | $123.9497 | $123.95 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.85 | 3.263% | $122.7281 | $122.73 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.52 | 5.288% | $118.4701 | $118.47 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.48 | 12.545% | $21.9238 | $21.92 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.83 | 6.458% | $93.5021 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.00 | $687.2784 | $687.27 | $687.25 | $687.20 | |