| 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 | $168.64 | 8.535% | $183.0334 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.33 | 7.633% | $70.3166 | $70.32 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.40 | 8.540% | $151.3048 | $151.30 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.33 | 10.524% | $88.7839 | $88.78 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.32 | 4.702% | $50.592 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.33 | 8.295% | $84.8275 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.65 | 3.438% | $155.8293 | $155.83 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.00 | $784.6875 | $784.68 | $784.75 | $784.60 | |