| 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 | $189.42 | 5.358% | $199.5691 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.57 | 6.801% | $45.4652 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.41 | 5.769% | $149.5679 | $149.57 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.57 | 13.850% | $216.9639 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.59 | 12.673% | $140.3793 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.54 | 7.768% | $251.6814 | $251.68 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.87 | 9.329% | $30.47 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.97 | $1,034.0968 | $1,034.10 | $1,034.05 | $1,034.30 | |