| 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 | $179.71 | 4.750% | $188.2462 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.45 | 10.299% | $52.3369 | $52.34 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.81 | 7.220% | $214.2363 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.88 | 10.785% | $94.0343 | $94.03 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.70 | 5.301% | $61.8117 | $61.81 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.65 | 8.667% | $249.5538 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.30 | 7.682% | $45.5495 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.50 | $905.7687 | $905.77 | $905.80 | $905.60 | |