| 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 | $184.82 | 5.729% | $195.4083 | $195.41 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.93 | 13.475% | $46.4453 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.67 | 11.342% | $56.417 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.61 | 6.325% | $33.6093 | $33.61 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.73 | 9.511% | $54.4598 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.95 | 9.348% | $38.2171 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.81 | 13.641% | $219.1112 | $219.11 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.52 | $643.6680 | $643.68 | $643.60 | $643.60 | |