| 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 | $176.33 | 4.331% | $183.9669 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.28 | 10.284% | $55.4508 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.79 | 5.492% | $45.14 | $45.14 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.73 | 12.645% | $191.1924 | $191.19 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.74 | 12.157% | $19.8967 | $19.90 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.47 | 13.435% | $174.0887 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.95 | 3.856% | $45.6447 | $45.64 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.29 | $715.3802 | $715.38 | $715.40 | $715.40 | |