| 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 | $170.37 | 8.510% | $184.8685 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.43 | 12.152% | $163.1027 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.85 | 5.517% | $44.1589 | $44.16 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.71 | 4.731% | $84.5284 | $84.53 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.51 | 12.824% | $37.8073 | $37.81 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.63 | 6.800% | $13.4888 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.78 | 4.391% | $10.2094 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.28 | $538.1640 | $538.17 | $538.15 | $538.20 | |