| 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 | $185.50 | 5.783% | $196.2275 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.49 | 8.440% | $168.6134 | $168.61 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.26 | 5.408% | $115.1688 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.27 | 3.385% | $65.4117 | $65.41 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.94 | 9.291% | $258.9541 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.26 | 6.832% | $135.9544 | $135.95 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.74 | 3.376% | $56.588 | $56.59 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.46 | $996.9179 | $996.91 | $996.90 | $997.00 | |