| 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 | $171.58 | 5.703% | $181.3652 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.93 | 4.423% | $51.0942 | $51.09 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.83 | 6.208% | $95.4066 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.90 | 11.268% | $97.8046 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.63 | 5.203% | $127.9584 | $127.96 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.76 | 12.258% | $34.5306 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.66 | 11.487% | $192.4935 | $192.49 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.29 | $780.6531 | $780.65 | $780.65 | $780.70 | |