| 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 | $186.68 | 5.198% | $196.3836 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.55 | 6.429% | $195.3504 | $195.35 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.78 | 6.384% | $181.6826 | $181.68 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.84 | 11.511% | $220.6134 | $220.61 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.94 | 7.866% | $100.2507 | $100.25 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.51 | 6.393% | $75.0177 | $75.02 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.70 | 11.271% | $57.5271 | $57.53 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.00 | $1,026.8255 | $1,026.82 | $1,026.85 | $1,026.90 | |