| 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 | $189.25 | 5.810% | $200.2454 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.52 | 5.292% | $173.2264 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.84 | 7.127% | $95.1716 | $95.17 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.87 | 4.211% | $134.2967 | $134.30 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.48 | 7.521% | $54.2766 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.42 | 3.719% | $146.6794 | $146.68 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.85 | 8.335% | $243.5912 | $243.59 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.23 | $1,047.4873 | $1,047.50 | $1,047.55 | $1,047.50 | |