| 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 | $195.52 | 5.142% | $205.5736 | $205.57 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.81 | 11.301% | $95.5074 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.79 | 5.463% | $245.5073 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.97 | 11.336% | $91.2621 | $91.26 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.48 | 9.813% | $161.9522 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.27 | 4.862% | $61.1031 | $61.10 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.71 | 9.321% | $274.0787 | $274.08 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.55 | $1,134.9844 | $1,134.98 | $1,134.95 | $1,135.10 | |