| 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 | $175.51 | 5.133% | $184.5189 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.71 | 10.187% | $96.645 | $96.65 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.42 | 13.449% | $18.6283 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.76 | 8.107% | $15.9566 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.30 | 3.775% | $91.6333 | $91.63 | $91.65 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.34 | 6.131% | $240.2169 | $240.22 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.43 | 11.503% | $88.5668 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.47 | $736.1658 | $736.18 | $736.15 | $736.10 | |