| 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 | $171.95 | 5.352% | $181.1528 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.45 | 12.137% | $102.5493 | $102.55 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.58 | 8.170% | $17.9346 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.91 | 11.475% | $41.1454 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.55 | 9.374% | $148.2565 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.45 | 3.280% | $162.6144 | $162.61 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.33 | 13.145% | $37.7112 | $37.71 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.22 | $691.3642 | $691.36 | $691.35 | $691.30 | |