| 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 | $185.25 | 3.706% | $192.1154 | $192.12 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.51 | 8.374% | $37.3999 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.57 | 3.660% | $197.5449 | $197.54 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.57 | 12.743% | $179.904 | $179.90 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.73 | 11.489% | $106.7284 | $106.73 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.53 | 7.146% | $152.7152 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.40 | 12.497% | $30.8242 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.56 | $897.2320 | $897.23 | $897.20 | $897.10 | |