| 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 | $172.62 | 5.425% | $181.9846 | $181.98 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.39 | 12.487% | $208.5396 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.90 | 5.581% | $180.4379 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.64 | 10.674% | $35.0173 | $35.02 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.53 | 11.775% | $264.3814 | $264.38 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.28 | 12.601% | $117.4203 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.90 | 9.672% | $153.4311 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.26 | $1,141.2122 | $1,141.21 | $1,141.25 | $1,141.10 | |