| 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 | $172.37 | 6.395% | $183.3931 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.65 | 13.774% | $7.566 | $7.57 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.96 | 3.734% | $18.6306 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.75 | 5.251% | $13.4195 | $13.42 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.25 | 4.549% | $234.4511 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.41 | 11.314% | $83.9419 | $83.94 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.75 | 10.684% | $53.9585 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.14 | $595.3607 | $595.36 | $595.35 | $595.40 | |