| 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 | $185.74 | 5.215% | $195.4263 | $195.43 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.32 | 3.315% | $57.1539 | $57.15 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.83 | 4.494% | $219.2598 | $219.26 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.32 | 12.720% | $15.0143 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.56 | 12.135% | $60.0595 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.73 | 4.632% | $152.4802 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.63 | 7.127% | $142.0825 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.13 | $841.4765 | $841.47 | $841.50 | $841.60 | |