| 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 | $185.92 | 5.340% | $195.8481 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.59 | 11.447% | $162.2557 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.46 | 7.708% | $37.1162 | $37.12 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.68 | 13.638% | $41.6824 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.40 | 13.348% | $160.2741 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.34 | 13.850% | $154.0846 | $154.08 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.66 | 9.384% | $218.3961 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.05 | $969.6572 | $969.66 | $969.65 | $969.70 | |