| 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 | $163.37 | 11.255% | $181.7573 | $181.76 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.51 | 7.136% | $216.9611 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.66 | 8.623% | $228.8252 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.96 | 9.645% | $139.2053 | $139.21 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.57 | 4.341% | $105.9792 | $105.98 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.78 | 7.339% | $170.4329 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.72 | 4.623% | $86.5441 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.57 | $1,129.7051 | $1,129.71 | $1,129.75 | $1,129.70 | |