| 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 | $174.42 | 5.184% | $183.4619 | $183.46 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.90 | 9.636% | $96.37 | $96.37 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.72 | 5.568% | $129.553 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.84 | 12.672% | $58.4092 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.26 | 10.409% | $140.5065 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.52 | 13.499% | $9.6701 | $9.67 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.70 | 9.491% | $66.461 | $66.46 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.36 | $684.4317 | $684.43 | $684.35 | $684.60 | |