| 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 | $185.99 | 5.314% | $195.8735 | $195.87 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.56 | 6.799% | $32.6378 | $32.64 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.25 | 7.733% | $262.0605 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.40 | 13.251% | $186.1846 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.62 | 12.551% | $58.0988 | $58.10 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.80 | 8.707% | $140.0146 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.92 | 12.631% | $24.6887 | $24.69 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.54 | $899.5585 | $899.55 | $899.55 | $899.60 | |