| 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 | $171.64 | 5.719% | $181.4561 | $181.46 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.63 | 4.344% | $236.4748 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.46 | 3.157% | $16.9796 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.54 | 13.611% | $7.4302 | $7.43 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.79 | 4.389% | $101.0381 | $101.04 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.27 | 4.396% | $50.3919 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.37 | 8.366% | $165.1173 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.70 | $758.8880 | $758.89 | $758.90 | $758.90 | |