| 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 | $171.88 | 4.825% | $180.1732 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.49 | 10.499% | $269.054 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.88 | 9.462% | $61.1674 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.25 | 10.639% | $145.2137 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.38 | 11.300% | $179.6159 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.74 | 8.631% | $60.5509 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.27 | 7.784% | $147.9551 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.89 | $1,043.7302 | $1,043.73 | $1,043.65 | $1,043.90 | |