| 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 | $195.60 | 5.175% | $205.7223 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.60 | 12.204% | $157.7588 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.48 | 4.733% | $72.7685 | $72.77 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.46 | 4.137% | $30.6788 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.77 | 7.199% | $156.264 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.80 | 5.787% | $120.3856 | $120.39 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.25 | 4.511% | $236.4561 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.96 | $980.0341 | $980.04 | $980.00 | $980.20 | |