| 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 | $173.72 | 6.655% | $185.2811 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.68 | 12.753% | $165.3861 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.69 | 12.630% | $88.6285 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.57 | 8.850% | $70.2844 | $70.28 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.33 | 13.265% | $269.9445 | $269.94 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.57 | 10.762% | $41.6133 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.58 | 3.287% | $126.6092 | $126.61 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.14 | $947.7471 | $947.74 | $947.80 | $947.70 | |