| 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 | $191.59 | 5.118% | $201.3956 | $201.40 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.86 | 12.741% | $189.247 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.65 | 12.734% | $165.3244 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.88 | 6.367% | $66.8836 | $66.88 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.42 | 13.506% | $54.9596 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.43 | 9.460% | $248.9449 | $248.94 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.87 | 9.484% | $256.0502 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.70 | $1,182.8053 | $1,182.80 | $1,182.80 | $1,182.80 | |