| 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 | $172.86 | 3.664% | $179.1936 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.49 | 11.852% | $8.3777 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.66 | 12.485% | $24.3643 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.51 | 9.205% | $139.2473 | $139.25 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.66 | 11.109% | $70.732 | $70.73 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.84 | 4.366% | $186.6482 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.48 | 7.340% | $265.645 | $265.65 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.50 | $874.2081 | $874.21 | $874.25 | $874.10 | |