| 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 | $171.81 | 7.301% | $184.3538 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.97 | 3.223% | $57.7739 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.44 | 6.161% | $255.2535 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.97 | 11.679% | $163.0178 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.31 | 7.586% | $159.5608 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.89 | 4.442% | $109.5492 | $109.55 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.28 | 13.262% | $231.3716 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.67 | $1,160.8806 | $1,160.87 | $1,160.80 | $1,161.00 | |