| 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 | $182.52 | 7.136% | $195.5446 | $195.54 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.66 | 13.496% | $131.2695 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.86 | 8.600% | $269.176 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.78 | 5.615% | $55.7436 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.78 | 12.582% | $186.6384 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.72 | 13.193% | $260.027 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.56 | 5.456% | $233.6483 | $233.65 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.88 | $1,332.0474 | $1,332.05 | $1,332.10 | $1,331.90 | |