| 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 | $183.62 | 6.500% | $195.5553 | $195.56 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.35 | 12.333% | $257.6357 | $257.64 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.57 | 5.557% | $242.3272 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.54 | 7.436% | $209.006 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.60 | 13.421% | $27.9016 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.56 | 7.439% | $13.4943 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.90 | 3.594% | $258.8814 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.14 | $1,204.8015 | $1,204.81 | $1,204.85 | $1,204.80 | |