| 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 | $171.36 | 5.715% | $181.1532 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.67 | 3.857% | $7.9658 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.94 | 8.565% | $206.2084 | $206.21 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.97 | 5.304% | $164.2426 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.96 | 5.431% | $51.619 | $51.62 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.50 | 12.689% | $218.0532 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.45 | 10.480% | $241.3436 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.85 | $1,070.5858 | $1,070.58 | $1,070.55 | $1,070.60 | |