| 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 | $173.62 | 4.570% | $181.5544 | $181.55 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.25 | 7.184% | $146.0382 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.65 | 8.187% | $246.2877 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.75 | 12.723% | $65.0975 | $65.10 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.26 | 11.619% | $158.7892 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.55 | 6.589% | $45.3536 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.80 | 10.427% | $10.8218 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.88 | $853.9424 | $853.94 | $853.95 | $854.00 | |