| 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 | $172.78 | 5.120% | $181.6263 | $181.63 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.52 | 3.562% | $181.772 | $181.77 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.30 | 4.198% | $177.4492 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.90 | 7.278% | $269.1605 | $269.16 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.97 | 12.193% | $21.283 | $21.28 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.72 | 7.795% | $145.2214 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.97 | 5.162% | $34.6719 | $34.67 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.16 | $1,011.1843 | $1,011.18 | $1,011.15 | $1,011.20 | |