| 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 | $174.83 | 4.768% | $183.1659 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.36 | 7.732% | $154.4446 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.69 | 8.184% | $74.3116 | $74.31 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.67 | 7.220% | $246.2522 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.55 | 9.569% | $82.7794 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.47 | 8.275% | $160.7559 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.82 | 13.196% | $84.6932 | $84.69 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.39 | $986.4028 | $986.40 | $986.40 | $986.50 | |