| 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 | $178.65 | 4.840% | $187.2967 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.86 | 6.408% | $56.2473 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.64 | 8.118% | $29.8838 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.92 | 3.706% | $235.3297 | $235.33 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.64 | 5.197% | $104.8183 | $104.82 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.72 | 8.723% | $20.3529 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.79 | 9.257% | $215.0069 | $215.01 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.22 | $848.9356 | $848.94 | $848.95 | $848.90 | |