| 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 | $181.75 | 5.349% | $191.4718 | $191.47 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.43 | 8.729% | $219.0128 | $219.01 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.26 | 13.327% | $141.9534 | $141.95 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.32 | 8.159% | $21.9779 | $21.98 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.28 | 10.710% | $39.0585 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.89 | 13.647% | $19.195 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.87 | 3.601% | $134.5466 | $134.55 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.80 | $767.2160 | $767.22 | $767.20 | $767.30 | |