| 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 | $170.40 | 8.421% | $184.7494 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.39 | 5.397% | $39.4079 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.81 | 5.567% | $80.0303 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.93 | 13.373% | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.30 | 9.808% | $259.4763 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.88 | 7.252% | $236.8982 | $236.90 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.67 | 13.221% | $205.6886 | $205.69 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.38 | $1,185.3007 | $1,185.31 | $1,185.35 | $1,185.30 | |