| 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 | $182.85 | 5.365% | $192.6599 | $192.66 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.55 | 6.682% | $152.0752 | $152.08 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.49 | 8.295% | $51.4293 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.74 | 5.834% | $8.1916 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.75 | 13.750% | $165.7906 | $165.79 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.25 | 7.197% | $37.7869 | $37.79 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.62 | 6.272% | $121.809 | $121.81 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.25 | $729.7425 | $729.75 | $729.80 | $729.80 | |