| 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 | $175.71 | 4.874% | $184.2741 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.66 | 13.163% | $49.407 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.53 | 7.839% | $88.9995 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.36 | 7.802% | $21.9485 | $21.95 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.45 | 4.689% | $67.4721 | $67.47 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.98 | 6.339% | $161.614 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.96 | 6.624% | $9.5535 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.65 | $583.2687 | $583.26 | $583.20 | $583.30 | |