| 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 | $170.35 | 6.251% | $180.9986 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.53 | 6.625% | $106.1239 | $106.12 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.84 | 11.509% | $130.2871 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.69 | 13.624% | $268.9366 | $268.94 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.71 | 5.552% | $45.0813 | $45.08 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.75 | 13.870% | $58.9277 | $58.93 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.59 | 13.657% | $148.4247 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.46 | $938.7799 | $938.78 | $938.80 | $938.70 | |