| 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 | $174.88 | 4.741% | $183.1711 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.43 | 6.286% | $78.0458 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.64 | 5.800% | $80.0271 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.48 | 4.777% | $26.6972 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.56 | 9.347% | $20.2948 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.94 | 13.193% | $252.3525 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.65 | 5.576% | $224.5074 | $224.51 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.58 | $865.0959 | $865.10 | $865.10 | $865.10 | |