| 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 | $171.81 | 5.622% | $181.4692 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.51 | 4.475% | $71.5758 | $71.58 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.70 | 10.120% | $16.1876 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.38 | 13.131% | $250.4494 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.52 | 5.667% | $263.6603 | $263.66 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.66 | 10.416% | $11.7703 | $11.77 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.42 | 8.524% | $123.0879 | $123.09 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.00 | $918.2005 | $918.21 | $918.20 | $918.30 | |