| 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 | $154.90 | 12.835% | $174.7814 | $174.78 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.40 | 11.362% | $8.2408 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.92 | 10.508% | $233.0835 | $233.08 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.51 | 6.807% | $49.6759 | $49.68 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.92 | 7.690% | $8.529 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.46 | 13.595% | $189.0902 | $189.09 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.89 | 5.819% | $195.6487 | $195.65 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.00 | $859.0495 | $859.05 | $859.15 | $859.00 | |