| 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 | $172.98 | 4.850% | $181.3695 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.47 | 13.550% | $212.8722 | $212.87 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.44 | 3.271% | $41.7628 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.87 | 6.703% | $52.1458 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.32 | 10.526% | $229.1425 | $229.14 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.27 | 10.574% | $44.5281 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.44 | 3.425% | $184.5516 | $184.55 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.79 | $946.3725 | $946.37 | $946.35 | $946.40 | |