| 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 | $172.75 | 5.115% | $181.5862 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.70 | 5.156% | $114.3046 | $114.30 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.80 | 6.828% | $220.9203 | $220.92 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.95 | 8.260% | $179.6575 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.69 | 11.176% | $208.6662 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.81 | 4.353% | $251.2925 | $251.29 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.33 | 11.682% | $217.0316 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.03 | $1,373.4589 | $1,373.46 | $1,373.45 | $1,373.50 | |