| 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 | $181.54 | 4.356% | $189.4479 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.88 | 13.669% | $8.9571 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.36 | 13.584% | $81.0535 | $81.05 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.56 | 5.354% | $138.6037 | $138.60 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.89 | 11.287% | $18.7964 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.57 | 6.631% | $255.4559 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.90 | 4.337% | $195.0059 | $195.01 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.70 | $887.3204 | $887.33 | $887.30 | $887.40 | |