| 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 | $165.54 | 9.488% | $181.2464 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.69 | 4.592% | $139.829 | $139.83 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.96 | 10.593% | $165.8453 | $165.85 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.35 | 9.414% | $194.0457 | $194.05 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.71 | 10.410% | $14.0331 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.75 | 3.563% | $78.449 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.51 | 11.833% | $113.5217 | $113.52 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.51 | $886.9702 | $886.98 | $887.00 | $886.70 | |