| 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 | $178.70 | 7.536% | $192.1668 | $192.17 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.37 | 4.480% | $228.153 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.64 | 10.656% | $153.4135 | $153.41 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.92 | 8.120% | $8.5631 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.48 | 12.307% | $208.307 | $208.31 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.73 | 12.506% | $64.9497 | $64.95 | $64.95 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.47 | 6.146% | $196.869 | $196.87 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.31 | $1,052.4221 | $1,052.42 | $1,052.35 | $1,052.50 | |