| 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 | $185.85 | 5.391% | $195.8692 | $195.87 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.36 | 10.604% | $214.9699 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.81 | 12.664% | $110.1967 | $110.20 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.32 | 10.550% | $56.7343 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.29 | 12.621% | $272.8694 | $272.87 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.51 | 13.445% | $134.4437 | $134.44 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.92 | 13.388% | $260.7017 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.06 | $1,245.7849 | $1,245.78 | $1,245.75 | $1,245.80 | |