| 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 | $172.33 | 6.756% | $183.9726 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.79 | 13.480% | $15.6489 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.32 | 8.782% | $171.1358 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.65 | 12.218% | $10.829 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.44 | 10.191% | $167.9752 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.76 | 13.149% | $8.7804 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.85 | 3.847% | $78.7679 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.14 | $637.1098 | $637.12 | $637.15 | $637.10 | |