| 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 | $179.66 | 7.158% | $192.5201 | $192.52 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.79 | 4.626% | $73.0185 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.68 | 4.375% | $104.041 | $104.04 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.49 | 6.473% | $50.564 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.77 | 7.537% | $77.1793 | $77.18 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.54 | 9.571% | $206.5852 | $206.59 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.70 | 5.803% | $197.5342 | $197.53 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.63 | $901.4423 | $901.44 | $901.45 | $901.40 | |