| 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 | $185.73 | 3.500% | $192.2306 | $192.23 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.34 | 11.256% | $20.4044 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.45 | 6.555% | $98.5101 | $98.51 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.76 | 7.346% | $263.8135 | $263.81 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.58 | 13.105% | $58.3396 | $58.34 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.61 | 9.799% | $184.0341 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.45 | 5.112% | $104.5339 | $104.53 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.92 | $921.8662 | $921.85 | $921.90 | $921.70 | |