| 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 | $172.40 | 7.287% | $184.9628 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.60 | 8.488% | $205.6932 | $205.69 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.56 | 3.243% | $133.7616 | $133.76 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.37 | 10.543% | $197.1755 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.95 | 8.193% | $46.4689 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.69 | 8.326% | $86.325 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.69 | 8.526% | $117.9569 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.26 | $972.3439 | $972.35 | $972.35 | $972.50 | |