| 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 | $174.34 | 5.775% | $184.4081 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.64 | 5.762% | $51.4426 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.33 | 6.579% | $106.9307 | $106.93 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.41 | 10.663% | $62.425 | $62.43 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.87 | 7.613% | $120.3867 | $120.39 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.36 | 8.533% | $87.2171 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.67 | 11.392% | $217.9607 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.62 | $830.7709 | $830.78 | $830.80 | $830.70 | |