| 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 | $172.73 | 6.735% | $184.3634 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.38 | 4.768% | $254.9844 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.74 | 8.761% | $83.4632 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.47 | 10.523% | $44.7287 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.43 | 5.537% | $95.4371 | $95.44 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.43 | 11.262% | $18.2803 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.89 | 8.354% | $175.4143 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.07 | $856.6714 | $856.66 | $856.70 | $856.70 | |