| 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 | $174.26 | 4.765% | $182.5635 | $182.56 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.95 | 7.576% | $261.3559 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.93 | 6.173% | $27.5307 | $27.53 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.95 | 9.720% | $38.3471 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.31 | 9.323% | $178.5354 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.72 | 12.491% | $8.6843 | $8.68 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.38 | 9.149% | $18.9701 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.50 | $715.9870 | $715.99 | $716.00 | $716.00 | |