| 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 | $186.28 | 5.196% | $195.9591 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.25 | 10.786% | $82.2586 | $82.26 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.44 | 5.270% | $228.8991 | $228.90 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.93 | 6.152% | $158.0922 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.32 | 10.597% | $76.6658 | $76.67 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.48 | 11.678% | $55.2583 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.54 | 8.509% | $124.2862 | $124.29 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.24 | $921.4193 | $921.43 | $921.40 | $921.60 | |