| 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 | $172.68 | 5.135% | $181.5471 | $181.55 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.50 | 11.757% | $105.6104 | $105.61 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.31 | 5.494% | $246.1281 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.72 | 4.332% | $10.1411 | $10.14 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.30 | 12.822% | $82.6985 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.51 | 6.480% | $183.6886 | $183.69 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.95 | 4.433% | $246.4097 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.97 | $1,056.2235 | $1,056.23 | $1,056.25 | $1,056.10 | |