| 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 | $168.45 | 7.494% | $181.0736 | $181.07 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.40 | 8.653% | $10.2134 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.92 | 3.629% | $81.784 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.51 | 9.836% | $18.1339 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.31 | 13.516% | $200.1401 | $200.14 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.25 | 6.676% | $34.403 | $34.40 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.88 | 8.279% | $65.9203 | $65.92 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.72 | $591.6683 | $591.65 | $591.65 | $591.60 | |