| 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 | $178.31 | 6.449% | $189.8092 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.70 | 12.609% | $31.1927 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.62 | 8.470% | $104.8037 | $104.80 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.76 | 12.513% | $78.4891 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.93 | 5.249% | $222.0017 | $222.00 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.90 | 5.403% | $161.1612 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.45 | 9.356% | $55.1701 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.67 | $842.6277 | $842.62 | $842.60 | $842.70 | |