| 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 | $179.42 | 5.850% | $189.9161 | $189.92 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.87 | 7.437% | $49.2814 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.79 | 9.813% | $184.2552 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.62 | 11.447% | $18.5225 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.75 | 10.190% | $244.3463 | $244.35 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.79 | 9.149% | $222.4347 | $222.43 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.78 | 6.826% | $133.2975 | $133.30 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.02 | $1,042.0537 | $1,042.06 | $1,042.05 | $1,042.00 | |