| 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 | $171.95 | 5.388% | $181.2147 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.37 | 5.782% | $151.6597 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.83 | 11.224% | $178.8816 | $178.88 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.29 | 6.304% | $51.3342 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.84 | 7.385% | $79.2931 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.61 | 4.387% | $153.0418 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.46 | 4.283% | $11.9508 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.35 | $807.3759 | $807.36 | $807.40 | $807.40 | |