| 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 | $171.34 | 7.255% | $183.7707 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.60 | 6.598% | $60.3345 | $60.33 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.38 | 8.417% | $18.8429 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.81 | 4.311% | $178.1736 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.71 | 9.301% | $159.2625 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.92 | 3.271% | $244.6697 | $244.67 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.96 | 7.238% | $41.7799 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.72 | $886.8338 | $886.82 | $886.80 | $886.90 | |