| 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 | 5.212% | $195.4523 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.48 | 13.379% | $85.5785 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.48 | 6.108% | $35.525 | $35.53 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.96 | 6.314% | $39.2937 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.27 | 7.410% | $201.1467 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.81 | 12.536% | $265.3711 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.90 | 7.672% | $60.1886 | $60.19 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.67 | $882.5559 | $882.56 | $882.60 | $882.60 | |