| 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 | $187.40 | 4.224% | $195.3158 | $195.32 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.50 | 5.249% | $72.0956 | $72.10 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.51 | 5.692% | $24.8482 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.33 | 10.816% | $183.2121 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.51 | 10.277% | $211.1915 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.68 | 6.167% | $45.3121 | $45.31 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.45 | 7.440% | $250.8187 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.38 | $982.7940 | $982.80 | $982.75 | $982.70 | |