| 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 | $194.47 | 12.301% | $218.3918 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.39 | 3.851% | $192.5294 | $192.53 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.73 | 10.761% | $53.9738 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.67 | 12.500% | $201.0038 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.54 | 13.286% | $56.1219 | $56.12 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.31 | 8.232% | $248.1868 | $248.19 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.93 | 10.374% | $177.6249 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.04 | $1,147.8324 | $1,147.82 | $1,147.80 | $1,147.80 | |