| 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 | $179.40 | 4.302% | $187.1178 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.36 | 4.186% | $26.4216 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.28 | 9.729% | $80.4094 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.51 | 9.281% | $188.5207 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.43 | 10.274% | $41.2756 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.53 | 10.282% | $65.6509 | $65.65 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.91 | 9.328% | $266.6619 | $266.66 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.42 | $856.0579 | $856.06 | $856.00 | $856.10 | |