| 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 | $184.91 | 5.332% | $194.7694 | $194.77 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.54 | 3.520% | $50.2486 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.47 | 10.803% | $133.4844 | $133.48 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.47 | 5.865% | $168.8229 | $168.82 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.98 | 8.750% | $210.9533 | $210.95 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.96 | 3.154% | $87.6396 | $87.64 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.44 | 10.725% | $271.7634 | $271.76 | $271.75 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.77 | $1,117.6816 | $1,117.67 | $1,117.65 | $1,117.70 | |