| 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 | $188.96 | 5.436% | $199.2319 | $199.23 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.68 | 11.589% | $254.0658 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.98 | 4.139% | $251.9956 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.46 | 5.771% | $196.1629 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.64 | 5.245% | $53.2961 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.45 | 9.346% | $87.9689 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.36 | 9.670% | $152.8361 | $152.84 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.53 | $1,195.5573 | $1,195.57 | $1,195.55 | $1,195.60 | |