| 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 | $171.36 | 7.386% | $184.0166 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.86 | 13.642% | $53.2526 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.33 | 11.321% | $149.5375 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.66 | 8.228% | $80.803 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.83 | 8.591% | $37.8222 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.47 | 5.664% | $13.1763 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.62 | 4.297% | $12.1193 | $12.12 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.13 | $530.7275 | $530.73 | $530.70 | $530.70 | |