| 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 | $194.50 | 5.250% | $204.7113 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.79 | 12.758% | $225.2792 | $225.28 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.49 | 4.415% | $63.1606 | $63.16 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.69 | 5.238% | $208.045 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.86 | 6.528% | $228.8861 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.80 | 13.828% | $162.5464 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.66 | 3.297% | $96.748 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.79 | $1,189.3766 | $1,189.39 | $1,189.40 | $1,189.30 | |