| 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 | $185.96 | 5.326% | $195.8642 | $195.86 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.77 | 10.445% | $174.2491 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.39 | 6.765% | $96.5049 | $96.50 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.37 | 4.646% | $38.0598 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.50 | 6.535% | $134.7668 | $134.77 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.33 | 7.420% | $20.7643 | $20.76 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.79 | 11.470% | $211.5589 | $211.56 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.11 | $871.7680 | $871.76 | $871.70 | $871.90 | |