| 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 | $182.54 | 3.799% | $189.4747 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.36 | 13.460% | $83.2343 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.25 | 4.586% | $256.4972 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.51 | 5.179% | $153.046 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.40 | 9.786% | $35.5707 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.82 | 12.279% | $6.5346 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.68 | 11.118% | $60.7593 | $60.76 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.56 | $785.1168 | $785.11 | $785.10 | $785.10 | |