| 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 | $171.50 | 5.716% | $181.3029 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.89 | 12.644% | $157.5777 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.82 | 11.409% | $34.3363 | $34.34 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.53 | 8.294% | $161.932 | $161.93 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.28 | 4.817% | $87.2916 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.80 | 13.631% | $212.2627 | $212.26 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.58 | 10.592% | $24.9717 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.40 | $859.6749 | $859.67 | $859.70 | $859.70 | |