| 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 | $173.56 | 6.450% | $184.7546 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.25 | 9.467% | $26.5457 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.95 | 7.366% | $225.4149 | $225.41 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.76 | 10.675% | $41.7909 | $41.79 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.99 | 8.430% | $171.3086 | $171.31 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.52 | 12.738% | $259.8836 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.33 | 7.315% | $204.2526 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.36 | $1,113.9509 | $1,113.94 | $1,113.95 | $1,114.00 | |