| 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 | $185.42 | 5.111% | $194.8968 | $194.90 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.26 | 3.252% | $134.4961 | $134.50 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.79 | 8.128% | $83.0315 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.44 | 12.448% | $121.9386 | $121.94 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.64 | 12.402% | $146.842 | $146.84 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.30 | 10.251% | $237.3704 | $237.37 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.40 | 8.781% | $176.6603 | $176.66 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.25 | $1,095.2357 | $1,095.24 | $1,095.25 | $1,095.20 | |