| 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 | $185.54 | 5.434% | $195.6222 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.58 | 11.468% | $134.4081 | $134.41 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.31 | 9.736% | $39.8451 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.89 | 6.193% | $116.6955 | $116.70 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.96 | 13.446% | $271.0906 | $271.09 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.38 | 7.651% | $72.5352 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.48 | 13.768% | $259.9371 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.14 | $1,090.1338 | $1,090.15 | $1,090.15 | $1,090.00 | |