| 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 | $187.82 | 3.625% | $194.6285 | $194.63 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.52 | 9.492% | $85.9731 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.84 | 8.353% | $36.6667 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.32 | 8.751% | $36.2358 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.74 | 5.413% | $31.3498 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.59 | 5.429% | $44.9022 | $44.90 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.82 | 9.284% | $54.4453 | $54.45 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $455.65 | $484.2014 | $484.21 | $484.20 | $484.10 | |