| 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 | $245.28 | 7.819% | $264.4584 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.42 | 8.386% | $10.21 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.51 | 9.272% | $85.7894 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.65 | 4.113% | $185.9979 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.86 | 6.536% | $84.0143 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.92 | 7.828% | $176.7517 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.36 | 3.604% | $29.3821 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.00 | $836.6038 | $836.60 | $836.60 | $836.70 | |