| 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 | $189.79 | 4.565% | $198.4539 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.94 | 12.660% | $215.113 | $215.11 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.77 | 4.487% | $228.5862 | $228.59 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.44 | 13.348% | $59.4397 | $59.44 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.47 | 6.335% | $123.8484 | $123.85 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.54 | 11.239% | $179.6955 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.63 | 3.376% | $135.0401 | $135.04 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.58 | $1,140.1768 | $1,140.18 | $1,140.20 | $1,140.10 | |