| 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 | $170.36 | 8.268% | $184.4454 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.60 | 6.671% | $18.7741 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.67 | 4.519% | $211.8287 | $211.83 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.61 | 7.688% | $104.0374 | $104.04 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.71 | 11.127% | $90.8019 | $90.80 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.65 | 5.282% | $29.1105 | $29.11 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.90 | 9.280% | $208.6155 | $208.62 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.50 | $847.6135 | $847.62 | $847.60 | $847.50 | |