| 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 | $209.73 | 5.486% | $221.2358 | $221.24 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.43 | 3.352% | $125.5003 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.29 | 11.317% | $209.5988 | $209.60 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.74 | 6.587% | $51.9505 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.31 | 4.546% | $158.1886 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.77 | 3.736% | $91.0491 | $91.05 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.64 | 4.420% | $189.6685 | $189.67 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.91 | $1,047.1916 | $1,047.20 | $1,047.20 | $1,047.20 | |