| 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 | $186.97 | 4.362% | $195.1256 | $195.13 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.31 | 4.295% | $122.3485 | $122.35 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.65 | 7.591% | $85.6962 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.85 | 13.368% | $38.3751 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.69 | 12.223% | $196.0424 | $196.04 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.61 | 4.110% | $37.0736 | $37.07 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.34 | 8.445% | $211.8365 | $211.84 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.42 | $886.4979 | $886.51 | $886.55 | $886.40 | |