| 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 | $170.90 | 6.239% | $181.5625 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.40 | 3.542% | $91.5311 | $91.53 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.78 | 4.147% | $136.2034 | $136.20 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.44 | 6.575% | $263.7092 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.49 | 7.805% | $47.9624 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.89 | 4.612% | $56.3754 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.77 | 12.606% | $161.8936 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.67 | $939.2376 | $939.23 | $939.25 | $939.30 | |