| 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 | $172.88 | 9.593% | $189.4644 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.93 | 7.200% | $210.037 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.45 | 10.565% | $242.6349 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.80 | 5.775% | $199.7032 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.93 | 11.558% | $46.7763 | $46.78 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.65 | 5.824% | $74.7647 | $74.76 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.38 | 13.217% | $23.0736 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.02 | $986.4541 | $986.44 | $986.45 | $986.50 | |