| 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 | $193.46 | 6.201% | $205.4565 | $205.46 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.66 | 4.485% | $195.0317 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.37 | 7.765% | $102.7755 | $102.78 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.98 | 8.378% | $125.6968 | $125.70 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.70 | 7.517% | $129.773 | $129.77 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.56 | 13.578% | $273.2232 | $273.22 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.58 | 3.144% | $144.9998 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.31 | $1,176.9565 | $1,176.96 | $1,176.95 | $1,177.00 | |