| 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 | $173.74 | 6.573% | $185.1599 | $185.16 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.50 | 4.467% | $76.7832 | $76.78 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.77 | 5.659% | $192.0564 | $192.06 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.98 | 12.450% | $7.849 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.70 | 6.423% | $244.4536 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.76 | 13.289% | $165.13 | $165.13 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.52 | 13.669% | $122.2169 | $122.22 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.97 | $993.6490 | $993.65 | $993.65 | $993.70 | |