| 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 | $186.83 | 5.745% | $197.5634 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.90 | 10.197% | $144.2479 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.82 | 9.852% | $104.1617 | $104.16 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.95 | 5.113% | $109.265 | $109.27 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.79 | 6.874% | $161.1553 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.32 | 9.156% | $48.3779 | $48.38 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.55 | 5.366% | $97.5162 | $97.52 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.16 | $862.2874 | $862.30 | $862.25 | $862.40 | |