| 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 | $184.44 | 6.206% | $195.8863 | $195.89 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.85 | 3.176% | $81.3543 | $81.35 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.64 | 11.230% | $31.8563 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.96 | 12.149% | $161.4497 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.64 | 5.463% | $5.9481 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.59 | 11.278% | $273.2876 | $273.29 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.87 | 6.226% | $228.2478 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.99 | $978.0301 | $978.04 | $978.05 | $978.00 | |