| 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 | $171.25 | 5.832% | $181.2373 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.61 | 8.273% | $101.3544 | $101.35 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.48 | 8.377% | $232.447 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.45 | 8.162% | $182.1989 | $182.20 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.83 | 5.262% | $155.6088 | $155.61 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.64 | 10.335% | $104.421 | $104.42 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.76 | 8.196% | $74.3956 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.02 | $1,031.6630 | $1,031.67 | $1,031.65 | $1,031.60 | |