| 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 | $193.26 | 5.364% | $203.6265 | $203.63 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.74 | 5.140% | $82.7872 | $82.79 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.79 | 12.568% | $277.8066 | $277.81 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.33 | 3.501% | $126.6128 | $126.61 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.44 | 9.251% | $204.7801 | $204.78 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.54 | 7.145% | $166.6533 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.92 | 5.465% | $16.79 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.02 | $1,079.0565 | $1,079.06 | $1,079.10 | $1,079.10 | |