| 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 | $186.50 | 4.853% | $195.5508 | $195.55 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.79 | 5.513% | $41.9836 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.97 | 8.806% | $158.8241 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.54 | 8.103% | $172.4675 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.40 | 10.390% | $212.3904 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.99 | 7.787% | $80.8295 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.30 | 7.288% | $256.7402 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.49 | $1,118.7861 | $1,118.78 | $1,118.80 | $1,118.80 | |