| 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 | $177.75 | 4.860% | $186.3887 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.56 | 7.196% | $48.8385 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.29 | 3.143% | $96.2221 | $96.22 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.40 | 7.698% | $171.6706 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.64 | 8.633% | $8.2996 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.78 | 8.615% | $120.3237 | $120.32 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.34 | 3.289% | $255.475 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.76 | $887.2182 | $887.22 | $887.20 | $887.20 | |