| 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 | $170.40 | 6.650% | $181.7316 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.66 | 9.114% | $172.0291 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.76 | 4.519% | $179.5218 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.73 | 7.546% | $142.7458 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.50 | 10.783% | $7.2009 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.80 | 9.477% | $178.2286 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.50 | 13.497% | $283.175 | $283.18 | $283.20 | $283.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.35 | $1,144.6328 | $1,144.64 | $1,144.70 | $1,144.50 | |