| 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 | $175.60 | 5.675% | $185.5653 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.94 | 12.692% | $108.1167 | $108.12 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.43 | 5.346% | $138.4562 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.25 | 10.814% | $147.6597 | $147.66 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.66 | 10.233% | $216.7842 | $216.78 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.84 | 12.504% | $151.7004 | $151.70 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.66 | 4.779% | $69.8457 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.38 | $1,018.1282 | $1,018.14 | $1,018.10 | $1,018.20 | |