| 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 | $189.96 | 5.523% | $200.4515 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.26 | 8.140% | $24.072 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.42 | 8.800% | $46.153 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.81 | 8.184% | $261.5997 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.32 | 4.839% | $10.8194 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.27 | 3.836% | $211.0674 | $211.07 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.38 | 12.335% | $189.1497 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.42 | $943.3127 | $943.31 | $943.25 | $943.40 | |