| 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 | $174.56 | 4.185% | $181.8653 | $181.87 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.86 | 9.486% | $189.2575 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.70 | 12.750% | $17.7018 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.37 | 12.291% | $54.3152 | $54.32 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.56 | 10.183% | $88.7634 | $88.76 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.53 | 13.463% | $201.4309 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.79 | 9.357% | $150.683 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.37 | $884.0171 | $884.02 | $884.00 | $884.10 | |