| 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 | $171.70 | 6.215% | $182.3712 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.75 | 13.141% | $54.0248 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.49 | 8.215% | $205.0566 | $205.06 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.62 | 12.357% | $261.3649 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.94 | 12.620% | $123.8144 | $123.81 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.88 | 6.845% | $99.2376 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.39 | 4.378% | $254.0456 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.77 | $1,179.9151 | $1,179.91 | $1,179.85 | $1,179.90 | |