| 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 | $196.28 | 5.409% | $206.8968 | $206.90 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.32 | 5.574% | $227.3219 | $227.32 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.82 | 6.323% | $201.8223 | $201.82 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.39 | 5.830% | $102.0095 | $102.01 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.44 | 13.778% | $229.1944 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.49 | 8.214% | $51.3908 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.57 | 10.734% | $142.3707 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.31 | $1,161.0064 | $1,161.00 | $1,160.95 | $1,161.00 | |