| 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 | $194.88 | 5.850% | $206.2805 | $206.28 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.36 | 4.373% | $44.2124 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.65 | 9.754% | $146.6862 | $146.69 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.78 | 4.778% | $98.2608 | $98.26 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.41 | 8.373% | $248.6185 | $248.62 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.78 | 7.715% | $60.0834 | $60.08 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.84 | 9.472% | $207.8216 | $207.82 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.70 | $1,011.9634 | $1,011.96 | $1,011.95 | $1,012.00 | |