| 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 | $185.55 | 5.321% | $195.4231 | $195.42 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.64 | 8.860% | $230.3913 | $230.39 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.83 | 7.769% | $254.1516 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.48 | 6.421% | $78.1982 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.62 | 10.354% | $175.0435 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.87 | 4.629% | $119.141 | $119.14 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.28 | 3.576% | $137.0103 | $137.01 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.27 | $1,189.3590 | $1,189.35 | $1,189.35 | $1,189.30 | |