| 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 | $174.96 | 3.493% | $181.0714 | $181.07 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.75 | 5.319% | $7.109 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.67 | 4.405% | $5.9198 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.44 | 12.307% | $98.2012 | $98.20 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.32 | 4.825% | $149.1869 | $149.19 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.95 | 5.483% | $225.6809 | $225.68 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.80 | 4.251% | $188.4858 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.89 | $855.6550 | $855.66 | $855.65 | $855.70 | |