| 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 | $171.96 | 7.681% | $185.1682 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.72 | 3.554% | $162.2898 | $162.29 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.29 | 5.141% | $46.5669 | $46.57 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.43 | 12.871% | $41.1189 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.29 | 8.788% | $59.061 | $59.06 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.56 | 4.444% | $121.7399 | $121.74 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.89 | 4.789% | $244.0431 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.14 | $859.9878 | $859.99 | $859.95 | $860.00 | |