| 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 | $186.54 | 5.324% | $196.4714 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.31 | 11.591% | $44.9823 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.36 | 8.398% | $192.2547 | $192.25 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.86 | 9.465% | $185.9372 | $185.94 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.30 | 7.841% | $220.3192 | $220.32 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.77 | 12.766% | $251.2088 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.55 | 5.140% | $224.5265 | $224.53 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.69 | $1,315.7001 | $1,315.70 | $1,315.70 | $1,315.70 | |