| 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 | $173.70 | 4.347% | $181.2507 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.93 | 6.441% | $161.7158 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.59 | 10.450% | $129.8782 | $129.88 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.86 | 11.217% | $62.1258 | $62.13 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.53 | 4.297% | $187.2444 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.62 | 12.189% | $140.9318 | $140.93 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.48 | 7.855% | $52.2881 | $52.29 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.71 | $915.4348 | $915.44 | $915.50 | $915.40 | |