| 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 | $188.53 | 5.795% | $199.4553 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.74 | 8.196% | $51.6528 | $51.65 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.51 | 7.848% | $44.7677 | $44.77 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.28 | 3.699% | $240.872 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.40 | 8.306% | $210.5469 | $210.55 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.99 | 7.300% | $154.5013 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.49 | 11.585% | $38.4857 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.94 | $940.2817 | $940.29 | $940.25 | $940.40 | |