| 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 | $171.70 | 7.419% | $184.4384 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.96 | 13.469% | $46.4769 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.70 | 6.215% | $52.7889 | $52.79 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.95 | 7.280% | $18.184 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.67 | 6.465% | $109.3076 | $109.31 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.62 | 4.663% | $21.5815 | $21.58 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.28 | 12.475% | $28.4337 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $427.88 | $461.2110 | $461.21 | $461.30 | $461.20 | |