| 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 | $178.76 | 4.197% | $186.2626 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.98 | 4.390% | $257.8224 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.77 | 13.705% | $113.4435 | $113.44 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.59 | 7.410% | $209.0091 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.47 | 10.802% | $23.7892 | $23.79 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.26 | 5.289% | $8.6969 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.74 | 12.866% | $79.8414 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.57 | $878.8651 | $878.86 | $878.85 | $878.80 | |