| 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 | $175.99 | 3.167% | $181.5636 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.36 | 11.813% | $87.6167 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.99 | 13.182% | $118.8298 | $118.83 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.84 | 12.765% | $131.7546 | $131.75 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.65 | 10.244% | $231.1265 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.96 | 7.501% | $140.7833 | $140.78 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.71 | 13.747% | $63.3685 | $63.37 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.50 | $955.0430 | $955.04 | $955.05 | $955.10 | |