| 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 | $189.74 | 5.564% | $200.2971 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.31 | 12.319% | $72.2323 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.88 | 8.868% | $248.0884 | $248.09 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.53 | 6.817% | $37.9521 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.67 | 13.355% | $88.0428 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.75 | 11.661% | $163.8625 | $163.86 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.32 | 10.245% | $194.384 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.20 | $1,004.8592 | $1,004.85 | $1,004.90 | $1,004.90 | |