| 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 | $184.75 | 5.680% | $195.2438 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.97 | 7.576% | $265.6804 | $265.68 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.65 | 10.646% | $17.3161 | $17.32 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.60 | 10.246% | $151.6985 | $151.70 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.47 | 10.363% | $64.5292 | $64.53 | $64.55 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.41 | 12.189% | $201.2783 | $201.28 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.75 | 5.173% | $143.8241 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.60 | $1,039.5704 | $1,039.57 | $1,039.60 | $1,039.50 | |