| 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 | $165.66 | 9.582% | $181.5335 | $181.53 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.28 | 11.331% | $145.042 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.26 | 8.825% | $38.3717 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.76 | 9.772% | $30.4727 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.33 | 8.839% | $124.4356 | $124.44 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.60 | 10.155% | $70.0586 | $70.06 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.77 | 9.164% | $265.0174 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.66 | $854.9315 | $854.93 | $854.90 | $854.90 | |