| 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 | $171.62 | 5.521% | $181.0951 | $181.10 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.97 | 12.143% | $25.7592 | $25.76 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.40 | 3.352% | $102.7319 | $102.73 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.74 | 13.113% | $26.853 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.47 | 8.679% | $7.0315 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.96 | 6.826% | $253.1349 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.92 | 13.403% | $142.7971 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.08 | $739.4027 | $739.40 | $739.45 | $739.40 | |