| 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 | $185.51 | 5.462% | $195.6426 | $195.64 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.71 | 11.847% | $161.8538 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.54 | 11.442% | $63.0093 | $63.01 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.42 | 9.176% | $108.5428 | $108.54 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.99 | 10.593% | $233.3402 | $233.34 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.71 | 11.508% | $156.9029 | $156.90 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.68 | 7.541% | $174.9477 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.56 | $1,094.2393 | $1,094.23 | $1,094.25 | $1,094.10 | |