| 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 | $179.68 | 5.274% | $189.1563 | $189.16 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.43 | 12.204% | $28.5335 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.63 | 6.808% | $200.4039 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.38 | 12.468% | $47.6639 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.47 | 10.661% | $243.9743 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.52 | 11.378% | $9.4894 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.45 | 12.194% | $52.1141 | $52.11 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.56 | $771.3354 | $771.32 | $771.30 | $771.40 | |