| 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 | $180.84 | 6.470% | $192.5403 | $192.54 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.94 | 6.239% | $175.2306 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.38 | 3.693% | $12.8372 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.81 | 7.138% | $209.7869 | $209.79 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.61 | 11.394% | $18.5025 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.54 | 5.509% | $46.9937 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.47 | 12.472% | $231.0962 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.59 | $886.9874 | $886.99 | $887.05 | $886.90 | |