| 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 | $171.72 | 5.156% | $180.5739 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.44 | 8.640% | $142.7964 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.62 | 12.646% | $239.5079 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.82 | 13.320% | $262.6984 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.88 | 10.610% | $83.9309 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.63 | 3.712% | $24.5071 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.44 | 4.528% | $47.4975 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.55 | $981.5121 | $981.52 | $981.50 | $981.50 | |