| 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 | $195.38 | 5.503% | $206.1318 | $206.13 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.58 | 13.698% | $182.5762 | $182.58 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.63 | 5.639% | $185.5338 | $185.53 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.78 | 9.326% | $205.2924 | $205.29 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.78 | 8.612% | $235.4491 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.40 | 4.660% | $256.8356 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.67 | 8.823% | $214.0222 | $214.02 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,378.22 | $1,485.8411 | $1,485.84 | $1,485.90 | $1,485.70 | |