| 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 | $174.85 | 3.546% | $181.0502 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.80 | 3.241% | $220.7293 | $220.73 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.88 | 12.382% | $204.4004 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.97 | 8.542% | $239.8453 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.47 | 5.605% | $40.6262 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.84 | 7.451% | $39.5849 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.50 | 6.587% | $19.7186 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.31 | $945.9549 | $945.96 | $946.00 | $945.90 | |