| 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 | $185.94 | 5.536% | $196.2336 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.40 | 7.360% | $189.383 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.42 | 8.124% | $157.2339 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.29 | 6.651% | $12.0409 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.42 | 10.145% | $271.4193 | $271.42 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.81 | 10.513% | $109.1979 | $109.20 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.84 | 9.800% | $130.4863 | $130.49 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.12 | $1,065.9949 | $1,065.99 | $1,066.05 | $1,065.90 | |