| 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 | $187.77 | 4.627% | $196.4581 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.65 | 5.734% | $74.7011 | $74.70 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.38 | 5.550% | $27.8441 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.55 | 7.417% | $189.6447 | $189.64 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.45 | 12.686% | $157.1406 | $157.14 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.90 | 11.562% | $206.2781 | $206.28 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.80 | 13.778% | $63.4881 | $63.49 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.50 | $915.5548 | $915.55 | $915.60 | $915.50 | |