| 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 | $173.96 | 6.171% | $184.6951 | $184.70 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.83 | 6.628% | $75.5246 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.28 | 7.287% | $137.6278 | $137.63 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.45 | 5.673% | $49.0851 | $49.09 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.41 | 12.781% | $257.6031 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.60 | 6.620% | $93.3991 | $93.40 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.89 | 13.177% | $262.4461 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.42 | $1,060.3809 | $1,060.39 | $1,060.40 | $1,060.30 | |