| 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 | $171.90 | 5.443% | $181.2565 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.84 | 3.331% | $175.4974 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.69 | 10.265% | $236.7279 | $236.73 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.25 | 8.856% | $40.5489 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.63 | 5.299% | $19.6172 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.69 | 4.391% | $18.4668 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.66 | 7.680% | $93.3155 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.66 | $765.4302 | $765.45 | $765.40 | $765.40 | |