| 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 | $173.45 | 6.397% | $184.5456 | $184.55 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.80 | 9.200% | $79.4976 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.88 | 10.459% | $155.6146 | $155.61 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.55 | 8.384% | $180.5136 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.33 | 13.428% | $19.6571 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.97 | 12.316% | $279.6331 | $279.63 | $279.65 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.55 | 7.617% | $172.7791 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.53 | $1,072.2407 | $1,072.24 | $1,072.25 | $1,072.20 | |