| 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 | $185.80 | 5.689% | $196.3702 | $196.37 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.40 | 3.318% | $187.4189 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.54 | 12.496% | $8.4822 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.93 | 11.614% | $25.5931 | $25.59 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.35 | 7.184% | $258.6886 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.49 | 5.575% | $20.5766 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.90 | 10.290% | $157.6044 | $157.60 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.41 | $854.7340 | $854.73 | $854.75 | $854.80 | |