| 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 | $180.32 | 4.510% | $188.4524 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.44 | 10.778% | $115.6965 | $115.70 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.55 | 11.662% | $49.7454 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.30 | 9.680% | $222.9794 | $222.98 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.33 | 10.509% | $43.4632 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.91 | 8.250% | $221.8151 | $221.82 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.96 | 3.520% | $86.9154 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.81 | $929.0674 | $929.08 | $929.05 | $929.10 | |