| 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 | $193.50 | 5.609% | $204.3534 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.71 | 7.248% | $59.7479 | $59.75 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.76 | 5.755% | $106.5587 | $106.56 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.68 | 13.310% | $174.1348 | $174.13 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.56 | 8.273% | $194.415 | $194.42 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.54 | 10.702% | $52.6277 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.75 | 11.774% | $271.3314 | $271.33 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.50 | $1,063.1689 | $1,063.17 | $1,063.20 | $1,063.10 | |