| 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 | $172.49 | 5.244% | $181.5354 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.76 | 7.285% | $49.0936 | $49.09 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.84 | 3.720% | $79.6984 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.90 | 6.236% | $144.3747 | $144.37 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.32 | 10.260% | $96.279 | $96.28 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.73 | 12.426% | $21.0574 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.51 | 10.631% | $18.2652 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.55 | $590.3037 | $590.31 | $590.30 | $590.40 | |