| 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 | $187.45 | 4.710% | $196.2789 | $196.28 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.79 | 7.153% | $50.1369 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.40 | 12.195% | $78.9853 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.45 | 5.781% | $37.4994 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.98 | 5.730% | $94.0786 | $94.08 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.64 | 12.863% | $253.5354 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.36 | 13.690% | $281.2236 | $281.22 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.07 | $991.7381 | $991.75 | $991.80 | $991.70 | |