| 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 | $173.46 | 7.540% | $186.5389 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.60 | 8.801% | $47.4372 | $47.44 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.86 | 8.281% | $20.4218 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.58 | 7.276% | $121.8441 | $121.84 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.99 | 8.486% | $106.3054 | $106.31 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.72 | 9.652% | $202.5492 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.69 | 5.707% | $247.0267 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.90 | $932.1233 | $932.13 | $932.15 | $931.90 | |