| 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 | $174.93 | 5.824% | $185.1179 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.25 | 6.146% | $43.7852 | $43.79 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.88 | 10.191% | $252.2052 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.96 | 10.148% | $256.6008 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.44 | 13.476% | $166.1743 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.81 | 3.783% | $7.0676 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.39 | 9.789% | $39.9522 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.66 | $950.9032 | $950.91 | $950.85 | $951.00 | |