| 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 | $176.74 | 4.294% | $184.3292 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.76 | 5.743% | $116.0635 | $116.06 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.98 | 13.197% | $62.2357 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.62 | 9.871% | $20.458 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.42 | 8.731% | $79.8303 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.94 | 12.455% | $84.2738 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.98 | 12.633% | $73.1889 | $73.19 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.44 | $620.3794 | $620.38 | $620.40 | $620.40 | |