| 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 | $176.25 | 4.675% | $184.4897 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.29 | 11.120% | $91.4406 | $91.44 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.40 | 9.541% | $152.7002 | $152.70 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.28 | 5.225% | $79.2134 | $79.21 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.58 | 8.358% | $12.5479 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.56 | 4.430% | $113.3692 | $113.37 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.53 | 9.432% | $47.6357 | $47.64 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.89 | $681.3967 | $681.40 | $681.40 | $681.30 | |