| 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 | $174.72 | 5.508% | $184.3436 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.60 | 12.151% | $9.645 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.60 | 8.696% | $151.7396 | $151.74 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.33 | 9.812% | $178.2578 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.85 | 12.328% | $82.9542 | $82.95 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.38 | 12.750% | $117.6885 | $117.69 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.27 | 6.289% | $146.9658 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.75 | $871.5945 | $871.60 | $871.60 | $871.60 | |