| 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 | $178.30 | 4.350% | $186.0561 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.79 | 12.185% | $91.7561 | $91.76 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.93 | 4.470% | $137.8273 | $137.83 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.75 | 3.368% | $19.3815 | $19.38 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.89 | 9.474% | $206.7854 | $206.79 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.91 | 12.597% | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.93 | 13.766% | $153.5045 | $153.50 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.50 | $970.8609 | $970.87 | $970.90 | $971.00 | |