| 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 | $188.61 | 6.326% | $200.5415 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.38 | 12.798% | $55.6997 | $55.70 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.68 | 11.271% | $221.0732 | $221.07 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.79 | 6.350% | $81.6662 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.38 | 4.537% | $178.1101 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.28 | 13.256% | $61.4754 | $61.48 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.80 | 12.441% | $248.2697 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.92 | $1,046.8358 | $1,046.84 | $1,046.80 | $1,046.90 | |