| 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 | $225.73 | 5.524% | $238.1993 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.58 | 5.697% | $92.5694 | $92.57 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.43 | 8.714% | $210.2855 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.70 | 5.865% | $219.8816 | $219.88 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.30 | 9.110% | $67.9755 | $67.98 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.34 | 12.735% | $83.8072 | $83.81 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.75 | 7.664% | $268.8908 | $268.89 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.83 | $1,181.6093 | $1,181.62 | $1,181.65 | $1,181.70 | |