| 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 | $177.87 | 3.479% | $184.0581 | $184.06 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.67 | 13.450% | $158.4556 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.91 | 12.595% | $11.1582 | $11.16 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.91 | 6.542% | $132.0162 | $132.02 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.73 | 4.710% | $163.0649 | $163.06 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.68 | 12.605% | $81.8413 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.45 | 11.315% | $41.6875 | $41.69 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.22 | $772.2818 | $772.29 | $772.25 | $772.40 | |