| 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 | $171.82 | 6.319% | $182.6773 | $182.68 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.51 | 8.509% | $60.2333 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.41 | 4.820% | $19.2974 | $19.30 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.61 | 7.336% | $28.5621 | $28.56 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.76 | 12.480% | $207.818 | $207.82 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.39 | 5.169% | $138.1815 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.42 | 12.518% | $260.3892 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.92 | $897.1588 | $897.16 | $897.20 | $897.20 | |