| 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 | $179.97 | 3.540% | $186.3409 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.86 | 10.747% | $47.4662 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.67 | 10.619% | $11.803 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.54 | 9.740% | $175.0792 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.60 | 9.586% | $259.2805 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.54 | 3.707% | $252.568 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.98 | 8.241% | $45.4396 | $45.44 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.16 | $977.9774 | $977.98 | $978.00 | $978.00 | |