| 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 | $190.92 | 4.785% | $200.0555 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.53 | 11.177% | $159.5723 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.42 | 8.728% | $84.1772 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.49 | 6.186% | $135.3765 | $135.38 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.54 | 4.343% | $165.4254 | $165.43 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.25 | 13.635% | $120.7372 | $120.74 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.79 | 7.717% | $263.6804 | $263.68 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.94 | $1,129.0245 | $1,129.04 | $1,129.10 | $1,129.10 | |