| 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 | $171.29 | 4.407% | $178.8388 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.99 | 4.383% | $80.3645 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.53 | 4.629% | $140.7574 | $140.76 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.29 | 11.811% | $86.4187 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.95 | 6.863% | $117.4959 | $117.50 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.36 | 11.870% | $44.032 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.95 | 3.429% | $216.1149 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.36 | $864.0222 | $864.02 | $864.00 | $864.00 | |