| 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 | $180.60 | 4.743% | $189.1659 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.26 | 4.714% | $209.7003 | $209.70 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.82 | 11.709% | $37.78 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.65 | 9.588% | $47.8352 | $47.84 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.80 | 10.760% | $48.5129 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.71 | 10.504% | $195.2716 | $195.27 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.90 | 11.615% | $234.2799 | $234.28 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.74 | $962.5458 | $962.55 | $962.55 | $962.60 | |