| 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 | $169.48 | 6.799% | $181.0029 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.95 | 4.571% | $56.4161 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.41 | 5.239% | $260.3718 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.56 | 5.840% | $121.2503 | $121.25 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.37 | 12.447% | $31.9012 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.84 | 7.342% | $102.8766 | $102.88 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.63 | 6.762% | $70.0679 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.24 | $823.8868 | $823.89 | $823.85 | $824.00 | |