| 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 | $187.49 | 4.460% | $195.8521 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.80 | 9.225% | $256.4603 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.56 | 11.375% | $205.5537 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.77 | 8.438% | $56.1384 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.72 | 13.332% | $17.8158 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.40 | 10.307% | $5.9566 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.88 | 5.194% | $45.1072 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.62 | $782.8841 | $782.89 | $782.85 | $783.00 | |