| 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 | $188.25 | 4.375% | $196.4859 | $196.49 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.32 | 7.273% | $217.0347 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.86 | 5.125% | $239.5378 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.64 | 6.457% | $212.5308 | $212.53 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.62 | 12.371% | $124.3048 | $124.30 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.31 | 4.823% | $38.0612 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.42 | 13.312% | $80.9274 | $80.93 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.42 | $1,108.8826 | $1,108.88 | $1,108.95 | $1,108.80 | |