| 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 | $184.99 | 6.205% | $196.4686 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.56 | 4.771% | $55.0676 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.35 | 11.708% | $42.84 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.43 | 13.499% | $86.7473 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.47 | 13.411% | $271.5853 | $271.59 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.48 | 7.578% | $97.3366 | $97.34 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.95 | 11.731% | $163.0714 | $163.07 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.23 | $913.1168 | $913.13 | $913.10 | $913.10 | |