| 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 | $171.51 | 8.290% | $185.7282 | $185.73 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.51 | 6.413% | $42.0438 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.52 | 4.171% | $56.794 | $56.79 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.58 | 13.452% | $103.8993 | $103.90 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.98 | 8.716% | $261.9838 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.27 | 5.419% | $119.4081 | $119.41 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.82 | 4.729% | $68.9326 | $68.93 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.19 | $838.7898 | $838.78 | $838.85 | $838.70 | |