| 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 | $175.73 | 4.635% | $183.8751 | $183.88 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.63 | 4.139% | $259.9622 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.28 | 6.485% | $8.817 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.42 | 3.219% | $90.234 | $90.23 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.34 | 12.534% | $193.9411 | $193.94 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.64 | 4.409% | $178.1635 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.66 | 5.510% | $34.4596 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.70 | $949.4525 | $949.45 | $949.45 | $949.50 | |