| 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 | $178.25 | 4.528% | $186.3212 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.47 | 13.868% | $96.1843 | $96.18 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.73 | 3.851% | $39.183 | $39.18 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.36 | 8.224% | $84.8043 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.56 | 5.486% | $92.3635 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.94 | 3.376% | $202.5549 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.42 | 8.540% | $108.9959 | $109.00 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.73 | $810.4071 | $810.39 | $810.40 | $810.50 | |