| 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 | $185.57 | 5.600% | $195.9619 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.35 | 12.623% | $137.7942 | $137.79 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.35 | 12.870% | $171.9574 | $171.96 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.34 | 9.302% | $158.8595 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.94 | 3.421% | $218.1563 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.47 | 7.800% | $5.8967 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.45 | 12.326% | $47.6824 | $47.68 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.47 | $936.3084 | $936.31 | $936.30 | $936.50 | |