| 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 | $185.28 | 4.591% | $193.7862 | $193.79 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.93 | 8.478% | $6.4327 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.81 | 7.862% | $216.5977 | $216.60 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.95 | 12.394% | $196.6333 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.53 | 5.419% | $217.7219 | $217.72 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.35 | 7.583% | $257.4999 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.31 | 10.860% | $191.0229 | $191.02 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.16 | $1,279.6946 | $1,279.69 | $1,279.70 | $1,279.60 | |