| 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 | $161.58 | 12.511% | $181.7953 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.33 | 10.390% | $61.0788 | $61.08 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.88 | 9.750% | $69.0108 | $69.01 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.94 | 6.748% | $131.236 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.48 | 8.836% | $128.9489 | $128.95 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.85 | 3.758% | $218.7737 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.88 | 4.369% | $145.9914 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.94 | $936.8349 | $936.84 | $936.85 | $936.80 | |