| 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 | $173.88 | 6.253% | $184.7527 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.74 | 6.459% | $159.4117 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.98 | 13.274% | $205.0033 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.35 | 9.584% | $260.0976 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.86 | 3.756% | $172.0897 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.30 | 11.598% | $86.2653 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.68 | 9.436% | $104.7084 | $104.71 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.79 | $1,172.3287 | $1,172.33 | $1,172.30 | $1,172.40 | |