| 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 | $194.42 | 7.167% | $208.3541 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.86 | 12.347% | $211.0551 | $211.06 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.71 | 6.520% | $142.4279 | $142.43 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.70 | 5.715% | $6.0258 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.99 | 13.636% | $222.7152 | $222.72 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.66 | 5.341% | $51.2589 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.37 | 13.163% | $57.0002 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.71 | $898.8372 | $898.85 | $898.85 | $898.90 | |