| 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 | $185.93 | 5.350% | $195.8773 | $195.88 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.55 | 4.500% | $121.7948 | $121.79 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.50 | 8.286% | $195.4562 | $195.46 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.47 | 7.138% | $186.9237 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.69 | 6.660% | $217.2558 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.66 | 5.231% | $11.2176 | $11.22 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.61 | 13.379% | $33.5715 | $33.57 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.41 | $962.0969 | $962.10 | $962.05 | $962.20 | |