| 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 | $166.86 | 4.527% | $174.4138 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.93 | 10.419% | $40.7777 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.88 | 12.296% | $30.1852 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.47 | 12.827% | $258.9041 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.51 | 8.256% | $91.4871 | $91.49 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.27 | 9.716% | $253.7402 | $253.74 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.95 | 9.463% | $67.8123 | $67.81 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.87 | $917.3204 | $917.32 | $917.35 | $917.30 | |