| 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 | $170.60 | 8.425% | $184.9731 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.77 | 12.113% | $280.0246 | $280.02 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.61 | 3.717% | $37.9708 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.47 | 11.499% | $48.4686 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.92 | 3.821% | $184.7183 | $184.72 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.71 | 4.736% | $16.454 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.44 | 9.143% | $32.1317 | $32.13 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.52 | $784.7411 | $784.73 | $784.65 | $784.80 | |