| 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 | $165.98 | 9.325% | $181.4576 | $181.46 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.77 | 7.200% | $135.8974 | $135.90 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.61 | 6.783% | $121.3162 | $121.32 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.60 | 10.170% | $16.0848 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.90 | 10.710% | $136.0626 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.56 | 9.372% | $200.7632 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.83 | 8.469% | $179.8741 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.25 | $971.4559 | $971.45 | $971.40 | $971.60 | |