| 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 | $181.78 | 4.711% | $190.3437 | $190.34 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.48 | 12.457% | $150.1076 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.62 | 8.438% | $21.2755 | $21.28 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.90 | 13.345% | $8.9543 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.91 | 10.344% | $117.9688 | $117.97 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.45 | 4.774% | $116.7706 | $116.77 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.88 | 10.291% | $260.1544 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.02 | $865.5749 | $865.57 | $865.55 | $865.70 | |