| 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 | $194.43 | 5.587% | $205.2928 | $205.29 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.81 | 9.684% | $144.5745 | $144.57 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.68 | 5.477% | $261.2454 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.72 | 11.608% | $225.1357 | $225.14 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.36 | 8.174% | $267.5792 | $267.58 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.49 | 8.478% | $42.838 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.49 | 6.773% | $36.826 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.98 | $1,183.4916 | $1,183.50 | $1,183.55 | $1,183.40 | |