| 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 | $185.64 | 5.739% | $196.2939 | $196.29 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.42 | 6.355% | $80.2129 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.51 | 13.706% | $13.0876 | $13.09 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.47 | 5.613% | $81.8184 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.42 | 9.522% | $232.6466 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.64 | 6.710% | $127.6678 | $127.67 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.58 | 11.308% | $277.8025 | $277.80 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.68 | $1,009.5297 | $1,009.53 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.50 | |