| 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 | $195.79 | 5.125% | $205.8242 | $205.82 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.74 | 11.868% | $248.0561 | $248.06 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.97 | 4.370% | $51.11 | $51.11 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.99 | 13.325% | $28.3199 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.71 | 10.740% | $216.7293 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.52 | 13.555% | $207.2606 | $207.26 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.35 | 10.573% | $82.211 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.07 | $1,039.5111 | $1,039.51 | $1,039.45 | $1,039.50 | |