| 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 | $212.37 | 5.209% | $223.4324 | $223.43 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.67 | 4.272% | $47.621 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.92 | 7.696% | $19.2991 | $19.30 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.81 | 7.141% | $215.1498 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.41 | 9.385% | $192.9661 | $192.97 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.83 | 13.681% | $284.0092 | $284.01 | $284.00 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.58 | 3.262% | $156.5245 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.59 | $1,139.0021 | $1,139.00 | $1,138.95 | $1,138.90 | |