| 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 | $170.79 | 6.199% | $181.3773 | $181.38 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.65 | 10.614% | $65.9813 | $65.98 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.58 | 13.286% | $85.6216 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.81 | 8.571% | $257.107 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.64 | 3.662% | $197.6212 | $197.62 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.30 | 3.556% | $121.4712 | $121.47 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.40 | 8.292% | $239.7585 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.17 | $1,148.9381 | $1,148.94 | $1,148.90 | $1,149.00 | |