| 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 | $188.90 | 5.537% | $199.3594 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.93 | 4.435% | $21.8582 | $21.86 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.29 | 13.641% | $177.6095 | $177.61 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.48 | 8.200% | $218.0014 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.59 | 6.561% | $219.0788 | $219.08 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.63 | 13.857% | $256.8955 | $256.90 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.98 | 7.866% | $6.4504 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.80 | $1,099.2532 | $1,099.26 | $1,099.25 | $1,099.40 | |