| 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 | $186.37 | 5.481% | $196.5849 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.27 | 9.693% | $25.5256 | $25.53 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.59 | 7.354% | $258.283 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.50 | 12.469% | $91.6622 | $91.66 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.26 | 8.311% | $176.8285 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.75 | 6.189% | $152.6467 | $152.65 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.52 | 6.689% | $22.9595 | $22.96 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.26 | $924.4904 | $924.49 | $924.55 | $924.50 | |