| 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 | $196.46 | 4.627% | $205.5502 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.40 | 4.177% | $100.4266 | $100.43 | $100.45 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.51 | 6.812% | $74.245 | $74.25 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.51 | 3.792% | $30.629 | $30.63 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.70 | 7.371% | $183.2823 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.45 | 10.200% | $273.7919 | $273.79 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.43 | 13.488% | $247.8918 | $247.89 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.46 | $1,115.8168 | $1,115.82 | $1,115.90 | $1,115.80 | |