| 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 | $185.79 | 5.174% | $195.4028 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.38 | 13.447% | $136.5675 | $136.57 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.34 | 6.662% | $223.2862 | $223.29 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.76 | 11.194% | $155.4047 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.57 | 5.806% | $11.1837 | $11.18 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.97 | 12.652% | $211.752 | $211.75 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.85 | 12.405% | $40.2972 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.66 | $973.8941 | $973.89 | $973.90 | $974.00 | |