| 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 | $185.77 | 5.235% | $195.4951 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.35 | 3.850% | $154.0615 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.26 | 7.668% | $90.7211 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.75 | 12.738% | $219.5573 | $219.56 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.83 | 13.493% | $6.6166 | $6.62 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.89 | 13.766% | $64.7215 | $64.72 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.33 | 10.183% | $102.8338 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.18 | $834.0069 | $834.01 | $833.95 | $834.00 | |