| 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 | $171.69 | 5.803% | $181.6532 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.52 | 9.164% | $106.4567 | $106.46 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.31 | 8.687% | $110.1108 | $110.11 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.62 | 13.676% | $217.826 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.37 | 10.852% | $8.1698 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.72 | 12.156% | $55.764 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.79 | 11.357% | $17.5833 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.02 | $697.5638 | $697.56 | $697.55 | $697.70 | |