| 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 | $173.98 | 6.576% | $185.4209 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.55 | 7.221% | $181.7932 | $181.79 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.75 | 6.412% | $109.3383 | $109.34 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.65 | 12.394% | $14.2178 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.64 | 4.285% | $16.3102 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.95 | 5.575% | $40.0657 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.80 | 8.371% | $192.6836 | $192.68 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.32 | $739.8297 | $739.83 | $739.80 | $739.80 | |