| 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 | $172.93 | 4.856% | $181.3275 | $181.33 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.48 | 3.620% | $113.4432 | $113.44 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.30 | 4.272% | $19.0818 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.53 | 12.292% | $252.1292 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.81 | 12.179% | $18.8573 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.77 | 13.460% | $259.5624 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.39 | 5.829% | $133.7573 | $133.76 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.21 | $978.1587 | $978.16 | $978.20 | $978.20 | |