| 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 | $173.28 | 4.679% | $181.3878 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.51 | 4.759% | $8.915 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.71 | 7.647% | $235.4348 | $235.43 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.82 | 13.665% | $89.5908 | $89.59 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.95 | 13.234% | $96.1923 | $96.19 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.38 | 11.451% | $114.1035 | $114.10 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.28 | 10.557% | $225.8458 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.93 | $951.4700 | $951.47 | $951.50 | $951.40 | |