| 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 | $174.60 | 4.375% | $182.2388 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.75 | 3.304% | $17.3034 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.27 | 7.857% | $11.0769 | $11.08 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.33 | 11.809% | $31.6755 | $31.68 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.56 | 12.810% | $69.4458 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.72 | 3.395% | $234.4171 | $234.42 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.59 | 6.417% | $136.8416 | $136.84 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.82 | $682.9991 | $683.01 | $683.05 | $682.90 | |