| 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 | $189.60 | 5.739% | $200.4811 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.69 | 5.808% | $180.6037 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.50 | 10.273% | $219.9946 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.32 | 6.528% | $259.2039 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.25 | 12.353% | $167.6869 | $167.69 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.65 | 11.680% | $139.2091 | $139.21 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.85 | 9.607% | $246.4513 | $246.45 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.86 | $1,413.6306 | $1,413.62 | $1,413.65 | $1,413.70 | |