| 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 | $185.50 | 3.525% | $192.0389 | $192.04 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.97 | 10.837% | $175.0892 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.80 | 5.768% | $128.8254 | $128.83 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.25 | 3.596% | $251.9973 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.62 | 3.835% | $9.9889 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.28 | 8.308% | $18.7156 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.53 | 4.276% | $200.7626 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.95 | $977.4179 | $977.43 | $977.45 | $977.40 | |