| 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 | $173.65 | 6.276% | $184.5483 | $184.55 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.47 | 13.708% | $188.1526 | $188.15 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.36 | 10.418% | $204.6708 | $204.67 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.87 | 11.769% | $265.8649 | $265.86 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.28 | 5.109% | $51.7977 | $51.80 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.36 | 4.303% | $16.0209 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.54 | 8.520% | $37.4828 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.53 | $948.5380 | $948.53 | $948.50 | $948.60 | |