| 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 | $171.87 | 5.679% | $181.6305 | $181.63 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.26 | 5.689% | $31.9815 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.78 | 10.305% | $86.8983 | $86.90 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.51 | 8.678% | $176.6126 | $176.61 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.72 | 11.376% | $254.7392 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.53 | 3.850% | $180.2109 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.99 | 8.280% | $19.4796 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.66 | $931.5526 | $931.55 | $931.60 | $931.50 | |