| 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 | $172.84 | 7.287% | $185.4349 | $185.43 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.46 | 8.677% | $173.2963 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.40 | 8.106% | $176.6452 | $176.65 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.98 | 6.344% | $230.7452 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.40 | 3.596% | $24.2415 | $24.24 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.86 | 9.683% | $208.2441 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.46 | 6.168% | $73.7443 | $73.74 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.40 | $1,072.3515 | $1,072.35 | $1,072.40 | $1,072.10 | |