| 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 | $173.71 | 4.625% | $181.7441 | $181.74 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.81 | 7.272% | $62.0139 | $62.01 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.88 | 9.719% | $144.6974 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.44 | 5.255% | $76.2467 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.74 | 4.348% | $231.3813 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.68 | 7.289% | $99.4354 | $99.44 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.55 | 12.396% | $184.9476 | $184.95 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.81 | $980.4664 | $980.47 | $980.50 | $980.30 | |