| 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 | $173.38 | 4.745% | $181.6069 | $181.61 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.56 | 8.841% | $193.2581 | $193.26 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.53 | 5.600% | $154.7357 | $154.74 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.75 | 12.482% | $48.0861 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.42 | 11.208% | $59.4073 | $59.41 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.78 | 6.758% | $48.8738 | $48.87 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.32 | 7.224% | $235.1637 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.74 | $921.1316 | $921.14 | $921.10 | $921.20 | |