| 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 | $183.44 | 3.232% | $189.3688 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.27 | 11.744% | $78.5225 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.97 | 3.520% | $97.2777 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.41 | 5.647% | $190.5978 | $190.60 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.93 | 8.368% | $48.6897 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.82 | 4.506% | $190.0128 | $190.01 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.64 | 5.599% | $254.1134 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.48 | $1,048.5827 | $1,048.58 | $1,048.55 | $1,048.60 | |