| 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 | $170.60 | 7.851% | $183.9938 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.26 | 4.817% | $150.1608 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.49 | 5.320% | $48.9633 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.26 | 13.626% | $241.1825 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.72 | 7.137% | $50.0544 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.43 | 12.694% | $207.8415 | $207.84 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.50 | 6.430% | $88.8691 | $88.87 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.26 | $971.0654 | $971.05 | $971.05 | $971.20 | |