| 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 | $178.60 | 4.529% | $186.6888 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.42 | 5.213% | $62.5176 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.36 | 9.751% | $22.3453 | $22.35 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.49 | 4.326% | $254.0234 | $254.02 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.27 | 5.397% | $48.7672 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.33 | 9.721% | $81.5556 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.48 | 5.388% | $229.1978 | $229.20 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.95 | $885.0957 | $885.11 | $885.05 | $885.10 | |