| 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 | $173.72 | 6.156% | $184.4142 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.36 | 10.758% | $80.1445 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.66 | 8.477% | $32.1743 | $32.17 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.70 | 7.355% | $140.313 | $140.31 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.38 | 7.420% | $183.0222 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.92 | 8.648% | $187.8741 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.88 | 11.400% | $112.3803 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.62 | $920.3226 | $920.30 | $920.25 | $920.30 | |