| 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 | $172.47 | 6.345% | $183.4132 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.76 | 8.158% | $140.3458 | $140.35 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.56 | 13.320% | $84.4914 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.37 | 4.719% | $126.0503 | $126.05 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.63 | 10.225% | $143.9869 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.33 | 7.105% | $8.9218 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.77 | 13.761% | $178.3431 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.89 | $865.5525 | $865.55 | $865.55 | $865.50 | |