| 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 | $185.50 | 5.685% | $196.0457 | $196.05 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.87 | 11.278% | $192.3663 | $192.37 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.65 | 9.605% | $272.5328 | $272.53 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.71 | 5.279% | $138.663 | $138.66 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.54 | 12.728% | $17.5179 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.30 | 13.831% | $31.0759 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.72 | 3.206% | $6.9354 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.29 | $855.1370 | $855.15 | $855.15 | $855.10 | |