| 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 | $189.35 | 4.850% | $198.5335 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.50 | 11.699% | $207.2016 | $207.20 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.27 | 13.615% | $38.9359 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.94 | 3.339% | $100.1768 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.85 | 10.439% | $104.7514 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.54 | 7.492% | $244.5873 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.60 | 5.449% | $180.9505 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.05 | $1,075.1370 | $1,075.14 | $1,075.20 | $1,075.20 | |