| 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 | $190.36 | 5.800% | $201.4009 | $201.40 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.47 | 12.322% | $281.3329 | $281.33 | $281.35 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.87 | 6.831% | $143.0147 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.59 | 5.242% | $103.7581 | $103.76 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.63 | 5.602% | $181.2447 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.61 | 3.505% | $5.8066 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.68 | 6.290% | $207.9883 | $207.99 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.21 | $1,124.5462 | $1,124.54 | $1,124.55 | $1,124.50 | |