| 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 | $172.79 | 6.679% | $184.3306 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.98 | 8.784% | $18.4715 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.65 | 11.853% | $71.1944 | $71.19 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.48 | 10.486% | $77.8705 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.81 | 9.177% | $238.8902 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.96 | 5.750% | $163.8702 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.56 | 5.657% | $105.1921 | $105.19 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.23 | $859.8195 | $859.81 | $859.80 | $859.90 | |