| 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 | $171.53 | 5.681% | $181.2746 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.57 | 11.744% | $218.5377 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.99 | 8.839% | $226.3742 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.91 | 12.655% | $55.0996 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.45 | 3.519% | $141.2517 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.55 | 7.332% | $102.5557 | $102.56 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.63 | 4.580% | $167.9869 | $167.99 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.63 | $1,093.0804 | $1,093.08 | $1,093.05 | $1,093.20 | |