| 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 | $165.94 | 9.671% | $181.9881 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.86 | 10.478% | $50.6652 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.76 | 3.717% | $14.2715 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.51 | 5.647% | $83.9999 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.50 | 6.310% | $153.618 | $153.62 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.34 | 4.211% | $54.544 | $54.54 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.71 | 13.339% | $79.0086 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.62 | $618.0953 | $618.10 | $618.05 | $618.10 | |