| 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 | $171.76 | 5.408% | $181.0488 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.44 | 9.335% | $192.9107 | $192.91 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.87 | 5.872% | $191.4907 | $191.49 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.77 | 7.115% | $21.1766 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.87 | 7.217% | $247.5319 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.44 | 4.357% | $12.982 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.35 | 6.194% | $86.3888 | $86.39 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.50 | $933.5295 | $933.53 | $933.60 | $933.50 | |