| 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 | $191.48 | 5.750% | $202.4901 | $202.49 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.76 | 3.454% | $149.76 | $149.76 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.52 | 12.623% | $175.1513 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.43 | 12.351% | $74.6348 | $74.63 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.46 | 6.513% | $46.2905 | $46.29 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.37 | 6.257% | $40.7708 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.71 | 13.473% | $202.7876 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.73 | $891.8851 | $891.88 | $891.90 | $892.00 | |