| 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 | $172.78 | 5.263% | $181.8734 | $181.87 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.51 | 4.663% | $138.6889 | $138.69 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.61 | 7.399% | $113.4241 | $113.42 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.72 | 13.595% | $141.6757 | $141.68 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.62 | 9.293% | $10.514 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.50 | 8.449% | $5.9647 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.54 | 5.164% | $246.6516 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.28 | $838.7924 | $838.78 | $838.75 | $838.90 | |