| 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 | $180.68 | 6.526% | $192.4712 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.97 | 3.191% | $81.4899 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.92 | 10.297% | $124.5474 | $124.55 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.88 | 13.726% | $204.5703 | $204.57 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.81 | 11.494% | $229.4658 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.76 | 11.256% | $125.4523 | $125.45 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.69 | 5.382% | $31.2879 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.71 | $989.2848 | $989.29 | $989.25 | $989.40 | |