| 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 | $173.70 | 4.444% | $181.4192 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.81 | 5.760% | $151.0359 | $151.04 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.58 | 13.845% | $182.8123 | $182.81 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.43 | 13.504% | $261.5473 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.70 | 12.808% | $32.3759 | $32.38 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.72 | 5.568% | $32.4305 | $32.43 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.26 | 7.563% | $260.5821 | $260.58 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.20 | $1,102.2032 | $1,102.21 | $1,102.25 | $1,102.10 | |