| 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 | $176.40 | 4.800% | $184.8672 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.83 | 5.385% | $231.6678 | $231.67 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.97 | 13.707% | $260.3549 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.95 | 8.633% | $87.9384 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.91 | 8.646% | $55.3117 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.79 | 11.404% | $81.091 | $81.09 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.78 | 4.235% | $28.9565 | $28.96 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.63 | $930.1875 | $930.19 | $930.15 | $930.30 | |