| 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 | $173.46 | 4.557% | $181.3646 | $181.36 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.63 | 12.625% | $144.8695 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.88 | 12.663% | $86.6153 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.86 | 6.453% | $55.2065 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.69 | 6.257% | $55.9868 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.62 | 9.871% | $13.8657 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.71 | 10.233% | $183.7694 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.85 | $721.6778 | $721.69 | $721.60 | $721.80 | |