| 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 | $185.56 | 10.742% | $205.4929 | $205.49 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.93 | 7.829% | $227.4437 | $227.44 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.84 | 10.413% | $161.0263 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.37 | 6.676% | $182.8107 | $182.81 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.74 | 5.452% | $88.3055 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.89 | 12.660% | $40.4337 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.81 | 10.394% | $209.5389 | $209.54 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.14 | $1,115.0517 | $1,115.05 | $1,115.10 | $1,114.90 | |