| 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 | $185.46 | 5.434% | $195.5379 | $195.54 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.62 | 9.173% | $84.7401 | $84.74 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.33 | 8.204% | $234.0777 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.59 | 5.601% | $30.1913 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.50 | 6.704% | $264.0924 | $264.09 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.28 | 12.426% | $246.5277 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.53 | 6.707% | $124.3457 | $124.35 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.31 | $1,179.5128 | $1,179.52 | $1,179.60 | $1,179.40 | |