| 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 | $175.48 | 11.215% | $195.1601 | $195.16 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.70 | 6.535% | $80.647 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.53 | 9.562% | $6.0588 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.43 | 3.594% | $114.3989 | $114.40 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.95 | 9.745% | $126.1519 | $126.15 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.97 | 12.123% | $257.8493 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.51 | 6.788% | $262.1752 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.57 | $1,042.4412 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.50 | |