| 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 | $172.64 | 4.250% | $179.9772 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.83 | 10.786% | $64.0675 | $64.07 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.69 | 5.518% | $29.2179 | $29.22 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.67 | 4.656% | $235.1306 | $235.13 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.64 | 8.771% | $237.8169 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.85 | 3.808% | $7.1108 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.39 | 9.155% | $95.3906 | $95.39 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.71 | $848.7115 | $848.72 | $848.70 | $848.70 | |