| 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 | $174.32 | 5.195% | $183.3759 | $183.38 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.26 | 12.311% | $160.8967 | $160.90 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.91 | 10.220% | $112.3252 | $112.33 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.49 | 6.849% | $197.1257 | $197.13 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.28 | 6.313% | $38.5704 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.84 | 6.477% | $97.7885 | $97.79 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.98 | 9.246% | $156.1999 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.08 | $946.2823 | $946.30 | $946.35 | $946.30 | |