| 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 | $170.44 | 9.146% | $186.0284 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.79 | 4.649% | $78.267 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.98 | 4.685% | $82.6802 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.34 | 5.127% | $84.459 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.25 | 6.520% | $162.1767 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.96 | 12.219% | $120.0294 | $120.03 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.73 | 13.342% | $65.4323 | $65.43 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.49 | $779.0730 | $779.08 | $779.15 | $779.10 | |