| 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 | $191.72 | 5.474% | $202.2148 | $202.21 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.50 | 12.241% | $40.968 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.91 | 10.589% | $121.5484 | $121.55 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.95 | 13.123% | $11.2557 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.72 | 5.618% | $192.9852 | $192.99 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.37 | 8.346% | $252.8471 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.97 | 7.433% | $268.5503 | $268.55 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.14 | $1,090.3695 | $1,090.38 | $1,090.35 | $1,090.40 | |