| 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 | $189.54 | 9.843% | $208.1964 | $208.20 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.78 | 9.564% | $19.4805 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.76 | 13.312% | $258.0794 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.45 | 6.435% | $19.6373 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.45 | 7.192% | $268.4624 | $268.46 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.79 | 3.469% | $40.1356 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.47 | 11.257% | $235.2752 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.24 | $1,049.2668 | $1,049.28 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.30 | |