| 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 | $171.92 | 5.315% | $181.0575 | $181.06 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.64 | 3.745% | $85.7349 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.41 | 6.395% | $190.8833 | $190.88 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.96 | 12.356% | $47.1446 | $47.14 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.81 | 6.218% | $125.1354 | $125.14 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.63 | 4.273% | $99.7163 | $99.72 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.82 | 4.541% | $14.4476 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.19 | $744.1196 | $744.12 | $744.15 | $744.00 | |