| 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 | $173.88 | 6.615% | $185.3822 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.45 | 6.298% | $12.1711 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.38 | 12.284% | $119.4477 | $119.45 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.84 | 10.583% | $30.7863 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.56 | 13.253% | $249.7908 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.48 | 6.786% | $24.0055 | $24.01 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.62 | 4.497% | $234.7212 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.21 | $856.3048 | $856.31 | $856.30 | $856.30 | |