| 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 | $189.43 | 3.190% | $195.4728 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.84 | 4.658% | $180.8909 | $180.89 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.97 | 6.345% | $6.3488 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.37 | 12.624% | $42.0876 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.33 | 11.145% | $94.84 | $94.84 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.78 | 11.666% | $278.9193 | $278.92 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.68 | 9.505% | $66.4476 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.40 | $865.0070 | $865.01 | $865.00 | $864.90 | |