| 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 | $187.94 | 3.469% | $194.4596 | $194.46 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.60 | 10.129% | $8.3698 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.31 | 9.344% | $215.7466 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.56 | 7.581% | $208.2338 | $208.23 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.85 | 9.748% | $60.1968 | $60.20 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.67 | 6.700% | $109.5489 | $109.55 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.47 | 11.424% | $121.9759 | $121.98 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.40 | $918.5314 | $918.54 | $918.55 | $918.50 | |