| 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 | $165.77 | 3.486% | $171.5487 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.34 | 12.495% | $261.3709 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.75 | 6.669% | $181.0706 | $181.07 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.72 | 8.791% | $29.069 | $29.07 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.45 | 10.104% | $74.2651 | $74.27 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.45 | 9.283% | $188.4585 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.42 | 4.397% | $181.0453 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.90 | $1,086.8281 | $1,086.84 | $1,086.75 | $1,086.90 | |