| 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 | $179.35 | 4.850% | $188.0485 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.29 | 7.112% | $56.0089 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.82 | 9.823% | $152.4563 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.32 | 3.586% | $209.5752 | $209.58 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.95 | 12.846% | $142.1295 | $142.13 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.75 | 13.668% | $129.2974 | $129.30 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.72 | 11.739% | $61.1436 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.20 | $938.6594 | $938.67 | $938.70 | $938.60 | |