| 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 | $173.50 | 6.203% | $184.2622 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.90 | 12.837% | $171.3994 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.31 | 4.634% | $52.6414 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.74 | 10.744% | $224.5224 | $224.52 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.49 | 10.431% | $30.3575 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.45 | 7.712% | $137.2789 | $137.28 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.82 | 13.137% | $238.5154 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.21 | $1,038.9772 | $1,038.98 | $1,038.95 | $1,039.00 | |