| 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 | $182.52 | 3.254% | $188.4592 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.43 | 6.535% | $233.7698 | $233.77 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.86 | 5.163% | $49.2794 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.87 | 6.342% | $54.0962 | $54.10 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.72 | 10.654% | $38.4191 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.85 | 5.173% | $207.0331 | $207.03 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.80 | 9.756% | $17.3414 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.05 | $788.3982 | $788.40 | $788.40 | $788.40 | |