| 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 | $189.96 | 5.540% | $200.4838 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.44 | 7.399% | $227.0844 | $227.08 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.51 | 3.648% | $140.4534 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.88 | 5.730% | $54.8527 | $54.85 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.66 | 9.354% | $215.0556 | $215.06 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.29 | 8.146% | $251.2123 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.72 | 3.683% | $106.5032 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.46 | $1,195.6454 | $1,195.63 | $1,195.65 | $1,195.80 | |