| 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 | $184.40 | 4.560% | $192.8086 | $192.81 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.64 | 4.278% | $150.8277 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.68 | 9.668% | $240.9187 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.90 | 11.674% | $7.7055 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.27 | 11.152% | $11.4153 | $11.42 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.94 | 9.794% | $22.9909 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.72 | 6.277% | $22.0206 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.55 | $648.6873 | $648.70 | $648.65 | $648.60 | |