| 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 | $193.75 | 5.375% | $204.1641 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.50 | 13.744% | $67.6777 | $67.68 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.93 | 3.857% | $213.8727 | $213.87 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.57 | 4.457% | $255.4705 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.84 | 8.120% | $75.511 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.78 | 6.201% | $116.5875 | $116.59 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.91 | 6.725% | $155.7224 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.28 | $1,089.0059 | $1,089.00 | $1,088.95 | $1,089.10 | |