| 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 | $172.82 | 6.550% | $184.1397 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.90 | 5.836% | $79.2712 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.98 | 8.655% | $209.6824 | $209.68 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.47 | 5.874% | $64.022 | $64.02 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.86 | 4.573% | $178.6734 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.60 | 8.374% | $152.3738 | $152.37 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.72 | 13.610% | $267.8015 | $267.80 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.35 | $1,135.9640 | $1,135.95 | $1,135.90 | $1,136.00 | |