| 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 | $167.81 | 6.742% | $179.1238 | $179.12 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.47 | 8.265% | $180.2287 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.58 | 4.238% | $137.1564 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.77 | 7.790% | $181.9172 | $181.92 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.97 | 12.410% | $247.2683 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.54 | 12.720% | $56.9687 | $56.97 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.58 | 11.787% | $80.0171 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.72 | $1,062.6802 | $1,062.69 | $1,062.60 | $1,062.70 | |