| 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 | $174.47 | 5.139% | $183.436 | $183.44 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.32 | 12.499% | $45.3596 | $45.36 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.52 | 7.152% | $177.358 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.82 | 4.299% | $18.5861 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.96 | 5.733% | $31.6776 | $31.68 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.91 | 6.334% | $41.3746 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.61 | 12.394% | $52.3868 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.61 | $550.1787 | $550.19 | $550.20 | $550.30 | |