| 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 | $189.77 | 4.384% | $198.0895 | $198.09 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.96 | 6.328% | $35.0457 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.57 | 5.739% | $68.2757 | $68.28 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.77 | 12.366% | $55.9246 | $55.92 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.55 | 9.475% | $261.1526 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.36 | 3.157% | $179.8645 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.60 | 13.165% | $249.642 | $249.64 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.58 | $1,047.9946 | $1,047.99 | $1,048.00 | $1,048.00 | |