| 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 | $173.99 | 4.754% | $182.2615 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.71 | 4.169% | $10.1148 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.25 | 10.779% | $130.9962 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.25 | 13.522% | $86.5605 | $86.56 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.45 | 5.368% | $19.4404 | $19.44 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.79 | 4.636% | $112.7871 | $112.79 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.47 | 11.639% | $192.5438 | $192.54 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.91 | $734.7043 | $734.70 | $734.70 | $734.70 | |