| 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 | $172.31 | 5.414% | $181.6389 | $181.64 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.75 | 8.384% | $224.0839 | $224.08 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.75 | 8.228% | $120.9448 | $120.94 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.87 | 3.154% | $216.4893 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.29 | 11.633% | $49.4423 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.36 | 8.770% | $160.2835 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.33 | 13.361% | $196.4886 | $196.49 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.66 | $1,149.3713 | $1,149.36 | $1,149.45 | $1,149.30 | |