| 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 | $171.37 | 5.141% | $180.1801 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.92 | 10.604% | $40.835 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.92 | 5.536% | $148.7213 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.46 | 12.155% | $53.2288 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.45 | 5.316% | $81.5672 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.35 | 4.194% | $235.8431 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.74 | 12.864% | $122.7283 | $122.73 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.21 | $863.1038 | $863.11 | $863.15 | $863.00 | |