| 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 | $171.58 | 5.750% | $181.4459 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.80 | 8.485% | $45.3467 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.92 | 12.459% | $174.2215 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.89 | 12.290% | $164.9428 | $164.94 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.48 | 13.582% | $261.7838 | $261.78 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.76 | 13.714% | $189.6295 | $189.63 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.33 | 13.466% | $234.1144 | $234.11 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.76 | $1,251.4846 | $1,251.48 | $1,251.50 | $1,251.30 | |