| 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 | $192.40 | 7.360% | $206.5606 | $206.56 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.65 | 10.715% | $85.9702 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.70 | 7.511% | $264.1545 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.88 | 6.378% | $144.5464 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.31 | 13.435% | $214.7438 | $214.74 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.74 | 13.554% | $275.641 | $275.64 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.71 | 10.815% | $117.1425 | $117.14 | $117.15 | $117.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.39 | $1,308.7590 | $1,308.75 | $1,308.75 | $1,308.70 | |