| 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 | $167.46 | 8.348% | $181.4396 | $181.44 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.87 | 7.709% | $50.4832 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.68 | 12.819% | $201.585 | $201.59 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.38 | 11.138% | $33.7637 | $33.76 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.73 | 11.867% | $184.2785 | $184.28 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.89 | 5.118% | $186.9944 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.34 | 4.350% | $259.1428 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.35 | $1,097.6872 | $1,097.68 | $1,097.75 | $1,097.70 | |