| 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 | $176.55 | 5.117% | $185.5841 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.27 | 3.486% | $171.0313 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.78 | 12.561% | $174.2219 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.98 | 6.829% | $8.525 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.96 | 13.537% | $107.8147 | $107.81 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.36 | 5.714% | $77.5518 | $77.55 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.46 | 12.527% | $116.4204 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.36 | $841.1492 | $841.14 | $841.15 | $841.10 | |