| 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 | $184.25 | 4.867% | $193.2174 | $193.22 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.25 | 11.615% | $50.5058 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.67 | 8.482% | $88.5972 | $88.60 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.58 | 11.651% | $269.7265 | $269.73 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.44 | 6.587% | $225.3676 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.65 | 8.478% | $8.2986 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.67 | 3.705% | $118.9185 | $118.92 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.51 | $954.6316 | $954.65 | $954.60 | $954.60 | |