| 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 | $189.88 | 5.590% | $200.4943 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.76 | 7.806% | $138.811 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.46 | 6.829% | $220.5592 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.84 | 3.688% | $188.5463 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.97 | 10.618% | $213.4596 | $213.46 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.52 | 8.625% | $36.4111 | $36.41 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.52 | 7.628% | $55.4499 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.95 | $1,053.7314 | $1,053.73 | $1,053.70 | $1,053.70 | |