| 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 | $171.63 | 5.545% | $181.1469 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.32 | 4.637% | $54.7461 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.42 | 12.552% | $97.2674 | $97.27 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.54 | 7.629% | $134.0412 | $134.04 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.99 | 12.331% | $261.72 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.72 | 4.688% | $26.9258 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.83 | 13.567% | $282.5888 | $282.59 | $282.60 | $282.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.45 | $1,038.4362 | $1,038.45 | $1,038.45 | $1,038.30 | |