| 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 | $185.65 | 10.530% | $205.1989 | $205.20 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.93 | 8.225% | $165.5085 | $165.51 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.34 | 13.424% | $274.8717 | $274.87 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.34 | 7.678% | $96.1995 | $96.20 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.29 | 11.191% | $125.9683 | $125.97 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.85 | 5.763% | $104.5467 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.70 | 5.826% | $170.0624 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.10 | $1,142.3560 | $1,142.36 | $1,142.30 | $1,142.40 | |