| 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 | $161.77 | 12.288% | $181.6483 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.54 | 11.529% | $80.9031 | $80.90 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.98 | 4.827% | $235.8398 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.40 | 9.213% | $154.4272 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.30 | 6.752% | $32.3459 | $32.35 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.73 | 12.754% | $88.7712 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.69 | 7.560% | $179.2918 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.41 | $953.2273 | $953.23 | $953.25 | $953.10 | |