| 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 | $185.28 | 4.570% | $193.7473 | $193.75 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.76 | 9.211% | $198.5019 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.65 | 6.465% | $261.5313 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.45 | 12.104% | $18.4411 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.82 | 4.780% | $214.6104 | $214.61 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.99 | 13.171% | $256.8869 | $256.89 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.50 | 8.509% | $58.0523 | $58.05 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.45 | $1,201.7712 | $1,201.77 | $1,201.80 | $1,201.70 | |