| 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 | $194.78 | 4.860% | $204.2463 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.50 | 3.278% | $193.6463 | $193.65 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.58 | 13.201% | $201.0223 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.98 | 12.122% | $189.4638 | $189.46 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.42 | 6.799% | $82.6838 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.95 | 11.235% | $278.0319 | $278.03 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.63 | 6.178% | $38.893 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.84 | $1,187.9874 | $1,187.98 | $1,188.00 | $1,187.90 | |