| 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 | $186.73 | 3.611% | $193.4728 | $193.47 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.56 | 4.678% | $48.7381 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.48 | 10.449% | $88.8894 | $88.89 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.51 | 8.411% | $140.4031 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.53 | 8.240% | $262.5145 | $262.51 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.80 | 5.343% | $97.7583 | $97.76 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.85 | 4.650% | $150.539 | $150.54 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.46 | $982.3152 | $982.31 | $982.30 | $982.30 | |