| 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 | $178.52 | 3.230% | $184.2862 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.86 | 8.270% | $192.569 | $192.57 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.90 | 12.871% | $137.5897 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.27 | 9.766% | $85.9138 | $85.91 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.55 | 12.544% | $11.8734 | $11.87 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.81 | 10.786% | $249.058 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.81 | 11.504% | $17.6288 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.72 | $878.9189 | $878.92 | $878.90 | $879.00 | |