| 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 | 4.246% | $198.0257 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.49 | 6.165% | $240.4531 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.79 | 4.744% | $114.9984 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.69 | 5.662% | $57.7865 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.47 | 12.528% | $55.6676 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.30 | 10.840% | $253.0477 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.55 | 9.284% | $209.3335 | $209.33 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.25 | $1,129.3125 | $1,129.32 | $1,129.35 | $1,129.30 | |