| 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 | $172.84 | 6.803% | $184.5983 | $184.60 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.54 | 5.560% | $131.4644 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.65 | 4.355% | $160.3415 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.41 | 8.800% | $15.6781 | $15.68 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.74 | 8.388% | $41.9895 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.33 | 3.212% | $240.8246 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.49 | 7.186% | $215.9691 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.00 | $990.8655 | $990.86 | $990.85 | $990.90 | |