| 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 | $169.53 | 7.179% | $181.7006 | $181.70 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.57 | 5.376% | $188.1699 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.96 | 8.794% | $89.1676 | $89.17 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.46 | 4.246% | $41.1355 | $41.14 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.78 | 12.717% | $133.8853 | $133.89 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.52 | 12.606% | $271.966 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.76 | 11.806% | $224.4617 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.58 | $1,130.4866 | $1,130.50 | $1,130.45 | $1,130.60 | |