| 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 | $172.76 | 7.588% | $185.869 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.51 | 9.584% | $45.4883 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.37 | 8.606% | $224.1302 | $224.13 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.86 | 4.768% | $14.5208 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.50 | 3.288% | $6.7137 | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.44 | 5.793% | $23.7399 | $23.74 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.75 | 7.457% | $13.7008 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.19 | $514.1627 | $514.16 | $514.15 | $514.10 | |