| 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 | $175.79 | 3.223% | $181.4557 | $181.46 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.88 | 3.122% | $108.1544 | $108.15 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.41 | 7.578% | $146.7471 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.42 | 8.314% | $221.4155 | $221.42 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.54 | 13.586% | $75.5801 | $75.58 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.28 | 11.390% | $115.0436 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.49 | 11.720% | $263.0894 | $263.09 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.81 | $1,111.4858 | $1,111.49 | $1,111.50 | $1,111.50 | |