| 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 | $194.52 | 5.450% | $205.1213 | $205.12 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.48 | 5.319% | $178.4946 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.43 | 11.243% | $112.8338 | $112.83 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.33 | 4.832% | $247.7495 | $247.75 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.43 | 8.788% | $48.3345 | $48.33 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.58 | 5.330% | $202.8445 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.67 | 9.807% | $221.4478 | $221.45 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.44 | $1,216.8260 | $1,216.81 | $1,216.85 | $1,216.60 | |