| 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 | $164.50 | 5.705% | $173.8847 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.88 | 13.477% | $188.2356 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.90 | 3.502% | $30.9471 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.48 | 11.356% | $159.7736 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.34 | 12.534% | $46.5216 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.67 | 13.816% | $122.5457 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.60 | 13.504% | $131.2106 | $131.21 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.37 | $853.1189 | $853.12 | $853.10 | $853.00 | |