| 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 | $180.60 | 4.814% | $189.2941 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.76 | 10.201% | $250.9938 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.49 | 5.828% | $20.6259 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.81 | 5.847% | $84.4765 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.56 | 6.340% | $10.1661 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.47 | 3.397% | $41.8448 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.97 | 13.680% | $247.7883 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.66 | $845.1895 | $845.19 | $845.25 | $845.20 | |