| 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 | $173.28 | 7.184% | $185.7284 | $185.73 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.68 | 8.840% | $158.5581 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.38 | 11.742% | $131.1628 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.32 | 8.431% | $24.2018 | $24.20 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.97 | 10.729% | $52.0094 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.58 | 11.864% | $33.0894 | $33.09 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.33 | 6.681% | $212.6472 | $212.65 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.54 | $797.3971 | $797.40 | $797.40 | $797.40 | |