| 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 | $189.78 | 5.595% | $200.3982 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.28 | 7.294% | $252.4413 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.78 | 9.623% | $41.4156 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.97 | 9.755% | $59.2348 | $59.23 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.67 | 7.329% | $267.9683 | $267.97 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.28 | 10.141% | $129.1734 | $129.17 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.81 | 7.591% | $37.4524 | $37.45 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.57 | $988.0840 | $988.08 | $988.05 | $988.10 | |