| 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 | $171.82 | 5.481% | $181.2375 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.93 | 6.715% | $181.3408 | $181.34 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.61 | 3.620% | $217.1979 | $217.20 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.25 | 6.182% | $52.2946 | $52.29 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.41 | 11.392% | $175.3421 | $175.34 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.50 | 8.214% | $212.6405 | $212.64 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.60 | 10.868% | $18.4041 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.12 | $1,038.4575 | $1,038.45 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.30 | |