| 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 | $171.80 | 5.229% | $180.7834 | $180.78 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.41 | 10.548% | $61.2546 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.66 | 10.525% | $17.3082 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.44 | 10.430% | $200.3642 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.75 | 9.845% | $124.9487 | $124.95 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.31 | 12.712% | $213.3751 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.86 | 6.680% | $147.069 | $147.07 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.23 | $945.1032 | $945.10 | $945.10 | $945.20 | |