| 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 | $174.70 | 3.645% | $181.0678 | $181.07 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.77 | 8.491% | $56.1658 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.89 | 12.457% | $103.3367 | $103.34 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.57 | 4.637% | $143.9491 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.25 | 9.172% | $262.2857 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.87 | 6.207% | $117.7517 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.83 | 7.873% | $186.4369 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.88 | $1,050.9937 | $1,051.01 | $1,051.00 | $1,051.00 | |