| 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 | $172.55 | 6.301% | $183.4224 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.54 | 11.458% | $192.3096 | $192.31 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.84 | 11.497% | $54.4551 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.63 | 5.666% | $19.6856 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.63 | 9.478% | $208.6979 | $208.70 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.54 | 5.536% | $69.1683 | $69.17 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.27 | 13.269% | $43.348 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.00 | $771.0869 | $771.10 | $771.05 | $771.10 | |