| 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 | $166.40 | 7.491% | $178.865 | $178.87 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.91 | 12.399% | $67.3382 | $67.34 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.95 | 5.722% | $82.4103 | $82.41 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.39 | 10.400% | $60.0466 | $60.05 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.70 | 13.192% | $211.3295 | $211.33 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.37 | 5.411% | $37.2839 | $37.28 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.99 | 4.720% | $205.2407 | $205.24 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.71 | $842.5142 | $842.52 | $842.55 | $842.40 | |