| 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 | $194.74 | 5.270% | $205.0028 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.31 | 7.573% | $169.2231 | $169.22 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.47 | 11.454% | $183.3084 | $183.31 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.95 | 8.786% | $237.0991 | $237.10 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.46 | 3.302% | $18.0365 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.69 | 3.149% | $208.0412 | $208.04 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.76 | 11.449% | $88.8917 | $88.89 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.38 | $1,109.6028 | $1,109.60 | $1,109.60 | $1,109.50 | |