| 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 | $182.81 | 4.242% | $190.5648 | $190.56 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.47 | 6.338% | $56.8589 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.53 | 12.648% | $181.9603 | $181.96 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.93 | 12.718% | $86.714 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.88 | 4.659% | $109.7664 | $109.77 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.61 | 8.830% | $204.176 | $204.18 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.27 | 5.788% | $253.1189 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.50 | $1,083.1593 | $1,083.16 | $1,083.10 | $1,083.30 | |