| 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 | $188.98 | 6.318% | $200.9198 | $200.92 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.27 | 13.168% | $19.5441 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.83 | 9.559% | $259.4686 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.75 | 12.552% | $276.5965 | $276.60 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.44 | 12.674% | $197.6753 | $197.68 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.96 | 5.585% | $176.2847 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.67 | 12.245% | $18.7112 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.90 | $1,149.2002 | $1,149.20 | $1,149.20 | $1,149.20 | |