| 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 | $194.95 | 5.413% | $205.5026 | $205.50 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.71 | 12.790% | $180.1369 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.25 | 7.853% | $38.0182 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.77 | 10.510% | $46.16 | $46.16 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.95 | 9.496% | $57.9781 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.62 | 9.561% | $108.0491 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.57 | 7.709% | $181.5651 | $181.57 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.82 | $817.4100 | $817.42 | $817.40 | $817.40 | |