| 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 | $185.30 | 4.376% | $193.4087 | $193.41 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.76 | 6.313% | $59.2801 | $59.28 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.43 | 5.699% | $148.4331 | $148.43 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.34 | 7.125% | $56.0692 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.54 | 6.312% | $130.2747 | $130.27 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.72 | 9.587% | $250.6474 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.41 | 11.616% | $216.9927 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.50 | $1,055.1059 | $1,055.10 | $1,055.10 | $1,055.10 | |