| 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 | $173.43 | 6.318% | $184.3873 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.73 | 9.800% | $263.2235 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.37 | 7.624% | $88.6499 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.28 | 13.270% | $143.0374 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.51 | 3.789% | $10.9082 | $10.91 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.87 | 3.591% | $28.8708 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.48 | 11.334% | $160.8554 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.67 | $879.9325 | $879.94 | $879.90 | $879.90 | |