| 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 | $189.56 | 6.805% | $202.4596 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.69 | 6.212% | $48.5283 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.74 | 13.115% | $283.6246 | $283.62 | $283.60 | $283.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.88 | 6.356% | $206.203 | $206.20 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.29 | 7.173% | $53.8973 | $53.90 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.57 | 8.481% | $170.9335 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.26 | 7.434% | $152.8356 | $152.84 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.99 | $1,118.4819 | $1,118.48 | $1,118.50 | $1,118.40 | |