| 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 | $180.94 | 4.500% | $189.0823 | $189.08 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.81 | 4.256% | $96.76 | $96.76 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.98 | 11.718% | $279.2727 | $279.27 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.62 | 11.239% | $8.4764 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.29 | 11.207% | $154.9002 | $154.90 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.77 | 10.107% | $64.7099 | $64.71 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.70 | 9.341% | $48.8754 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.11 | $842.0769 | $842.08 | $842.10 | $842.20 | |