| 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 | $172.38 | 5.565% | $181.9729 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.52 | 9.869% | $187.3486 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.83 | 6.560% | $219.3324 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.49 | 6.415% | $169.7213 | $169.72 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.50 | 9.424% | $66.2015 | $66.20 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.37 | 8.674% | $104.7291 | $104.73 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.71 | 8.829% | $231.4902 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.80 | $1,160.7960 | $1,160.79 | $1,160.80 | $1,160.70 | |