| 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 | $172.28 | 5.437% | $181.6469 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.36 | 6.171% | $108.6766 | $108.68 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.69 | 9.806% | $38.0917 | $38.09 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.56 | 9.296% | $20.2853 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.73 | 7.176% | $114.3889 | $114.39 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.27 | 9.820% | $137.5715 | $137.57 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.52 | 3.698% | $259.7842 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.41 | $860.4451 | $860.45 | $860.50 | $860.50 | |