| 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 | $184.55 | 6.845% | $197.1824 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.31 | 7.652% | $86.4553 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.93 | 9.843% | $50.4509 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.52 | 12.850% | $226.2868 | $226.29 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.50 | 11.284% | $58.4241 | $58.42 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.47 | 4.121% | $170.2066 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.62 | 8.319% | $84.0772 | $84.08 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.90 | $873.0833 | $873.09 | $873.10 | $873.20 | |