| 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 | $174.31 | 6.375% | $185.4223 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.55 | 5.548% | $80.797 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.96 | 7.874% | $132.6419 | $132.64 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.55 | 5.834% | $66.1992 | $66.20 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.52 | 9.585% | $29.0619 | $29.06 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.60 | 9.838% | $162.1209 | $162.12 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.86 | 9.673% | $192.8709 | $192.87 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.35 | $849.1141 | $849.11 | $849.05 | $849.10 | |