| 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 | $185.71 | 5.256% | $195.4709 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.28 | 12.833% | $40.9358 | $40.94 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.54 | 3.265% | $252.5242 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.63 | 10.448% | $244.7859 | $244.79 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.33 | 10.352% | $18.0205 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.93 | 12.468% | $76.3995 | $76.40 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.50 | 5.819% | $86.2425 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.92 | $914.3793 | $914.38 | $914.35 | $914.30 | |