| 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 | $189.73 | 5.705% | $200.5541 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.97 | 10.828% | $76.4381 | $76.44 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.43 | 11.803% | $65.3265 | $65.33 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.57 | 10.137% | $195.5703 | $195.57 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.87 | 13.203% | $45.134 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.28 | 3.663% | $107.0631 | $107.06 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.45 | 4.395% | $228.0509 | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.30 | $918.1370 | $918.13 | $918.15 | $918.20 | |