| 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 | $192.29 | 3.470% | $198.9625 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.92 | 5.508% | $52.6696 | $52.67 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.53 | 3.692% | $27.5095 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.89 | 13.168% | $48.5378 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.41 | 13.549% | $216.2087 | $216.21 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.26 | 8.792% | $238.5373 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.86 | 6.342% | $126.3981 | $126.40 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.16 | $908.8235 | $908.83 | $908.80 | $908.80 | |