| 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 | $173.59 | 6.394% | $184.6893 | $184.69 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.55 | 11.703% | $40.8274 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.66 | 9.647% | $73.0907 | $73.09 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.33 | 8.872% | $28.666 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.52 | 9.194% | $115.2215 | $115.22 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.59 | 11.380% | $251.2621 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.33 | 12.367% | $165.5503 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.57 | $859.3073 | $859.31 | $859.30 | $859.40 | |