| 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 | $171.64 | 5.542% | $181.1523 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.65 | 10.239% | $199.1468 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.40 | 3.471% | $22.1428 | $22.14 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.72 | 13.789% | $275.0508 | $275.05 | $275.05 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.27 | 9.727% | $86.9806 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.43 | 13.181% | $212.1351 | $212.14 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.54 | 13.676% | $284.8039 | $284.80 | $284.80 | $284.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.65 | $1,261.4123 | $1,261.41 | $1,261.45 | $1,261.40 | |