| 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 | $100.33 | 5.815% | $106.1642 | $106.16 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.26 | 11.107% | $55.8424 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.35 | 6.427% | $188.7483 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.37 | 9.614% | $196.6146 | $196.61 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.80 | 13.842% | $258.1937 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.26 | 11.564% | $237.9214 | $237.92 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.27 | 6.305% | $192.6991 | $192.70 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.64 | $1,236.1837 | $1,236.17 | $1,236.15 | $1,236.10 | |