| 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 | $187.53 | 4.516% | $195.9989 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.49 | 5.237% | $152.0569 | $152.06 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.82 | 13.826% | $168.2576 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.77 | 5.536% | $251.9883 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.37 | 10.419% | $36.8468 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.25 | 5.355% | $199.3843 | $199.38 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.51 | 9.452% | $96.876 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.74 | $1,101.4088 | $1,101.42 | $1,101.45 | $1,101.50 | |