| 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 | $173.68 | 6.205% | $184.4568 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.90 | 5.236% | $214.5762 | $214.58 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.39 | 3.564% | $68.7561 | $68.76 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.50 | 7.500% | $105.8875 | $105.89 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.30 | 11.484% | $130.7707 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.31 | 10.688% | $186.299 | $186.30 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.82 | 7.260% | $48.0739 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.90 | $938.8202 | $938.83 | $938.80 | $939.00 | |