| 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 | $173.37 | 4.714% | $181.5427 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.71 | 9.273% | $36.8359 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.65 | 5.438% | $5.9572 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.49 | 7.719% | $24.226 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.65 | 5.294% | $152.3078 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.81 | 6.480% | $188.2673 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.63 | 5.341% | $18.5716 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.31 | $607.7085 | $607.72 | $607.70 | $607.70 | |