| 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 | $170.30 | 8.464% | $184.7142 | $184.71 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.54 | 6.831% | $143.7304 | $143.73 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.95 | 4.750% | $98.4126 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.86 | 9.647% | $19.583 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.73 | 9.625% | $68.7678 | $68.77 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.38 | 11.788% | $146.8671 | $146.87 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.79 | 5.244% | $183.956 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.55 | $846.0311 | $846.03 | $846.00 | $846.10 | |