| 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 | $182.97 | 6.850% | $195.5034 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.54 | 8.675% | $260.3201 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.87 | 7.557% | $90.2081 | $90.21 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.35 | 5.475% | $238.7427 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.43 | 5.715% | $51.1978 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.61 | 13.188% | $30.1193 | $30.12 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.39 | 9.400% | $219.2267 | $219.23 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.16 | $1,085.3181 | $1,085.32 | $1,085.30 | $1,085.20 | |