| 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 | $182.95 | 3.666% | $189.6569 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.65 | 7.315% | $21.0874 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.72 | 8.694% | $21.4345 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.37 | 7.156% | $207.2076 | $207.21 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.48 | 11.555% | $231.4543 | $231.45 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.38 | 10.205% | $30.1741 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.52 | 10.369% | $259.9411 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.07 | $960.9559 | $960.95 | $960.95 | $961.00 | |