| 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 | $193.45 | 5.750% | $204.5734 | $204.57 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.45 | 10.775% | $30.4077 | $30.41 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.25 | 5.126% | $209.4636 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.49 | 8.858% | $172.529 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.84 | 12.338% | $9.9307 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.86 | 13.269% | $186.7353 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.50 | 8.183% | $232.0525 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.84 | $1,045.6922 | $1,045.69 | $1,045.70 | $1,045.70 | |