| 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 | $182.55 | 3.239% | $188.4628 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.74 | 6.508% | $70.0184 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.51 | 10.361% | $256.6004 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.84 | 13.409% | $104.1548 | $104.15 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.90 | 4.580% | $80.422 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.27 | 6.764% | $80.3613 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.40 | 12.822% | $39.939 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.21 | $819.9587 | $819.95 | $819.90 | $820.00 | |