| 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 | $170.80 | 8.558% | $185.4171 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.69 | 7.810% | $52.4927 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.88 | 10.610% | $255.3764 | $255.38 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.69 | 10.465% | $248.2038 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.59 | 7.642% | $246.0588 | $246.06 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.94 | 10.518% | $245.2836 | $245.28 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.59 | 5.491% | $50.2032 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.18 | $1,283.0356 | $1,283.03 | $1,283.05 | $1,283.10 | |