| 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 | $170.43 | 8.800% | $185.4278 | $185.43 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.67 | 9.647% | $36.9181 | $36.92 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.88 | 8.103% | $56.0838 | $56.08 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.51 | 5.441% | $20.5715 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.35 | 6.677% | $149.7212 | $149.72 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.80 | 13.857% | $7.7423 | $7.74 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.58 | 9.501% | $14.8702 | $14.87 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $436.22 | $471.3349 | $471.33 | $471.30 | $471.30 | |