| 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 | $171.34 | 5.724% | $181.1475 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.35 | 9.335% | $160.0118 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.48 | 11.447% | $138.7292 | $138.73 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.81 | 6.196% | $112.366 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.92 | 4.576% | $215.3429 | $215.34 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.60 | 11.804% | $275.7087 | $275.71 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.91 | 8.479% | $165.8752 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.41 | $1,249.1813 | $1,249.19 | $1,249.20 | $1,249.10 | |