| 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 | 5.553% | $181.2556 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.59 | 7.306% | $261.3867 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.72 | 6.700% | $61.5872 | $61.59 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.71 | 10.780% | $186.8969 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.72 | 4.125% | $31.9872 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.33 | 3.636% | $211.7594 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.34 | 4.814% | $251.91 | $251.91 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.13 | $1,186.7830 | $1,186.80 | $1,186.80 | $1,186.90 | |