| 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 | $172.50 | 5.151% | $181.3855 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.45 | 4.120% | $104.5885 | $104.59 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.44 | 12.291% | $163.316 | $163.32 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.65 | 4.516% | $55.0277 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.91 | 10.613% | $165.8199 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.62 | 8.164% | $271.0806 | $271.08 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.44 | 9.305% | $130.5539 | $130.55 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.01 | $1,071.7721 | $1,071.78 | $1,071.80 | $1,071.80 | |