| 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 | $184.32 | 5.327% | $194.1387 | $194.14 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.37 | 11.517% | $52.8256 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.44 | 12.251% | $265.4063 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.83 | 10.697% | $29.7 | $29.70 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.53 | 3.333% | $18.1143 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.85 | 6.618% | $9.4357 | $9.44 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.65 | 8.842% | $248.8672 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.99 | $818.4878 | $818.50 | $818.50 | $818.40 | |