| 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 | $180.55 | 4.870% | $189.3428 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.50 | 9.618% | $16.9908 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.65 | 6.404% | $12.3961 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.58 | 6.144% | $87.6537 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.96 | 13.493% | $72.5901 | $72.59 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.92 | 9.647% | $232.3639 | $232.36 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.83 | 5.777% | $205.0276 | $205.03 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.99 | $816.3650 | $816.36 | $816.40 | $816.40 | |