| 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 | $189.88 | 5.251% | $199.8506 | $199.85 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.42 | 6.147% | $116.146 | $116.15 | $116.15 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.84 | 11.538% | $244.0898 | $244.09 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.47 | 10.306% | $19.2705 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.37 | 4.617% | $174.0513 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.86 | 11.451% | $242.8071 | $242.81 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.28 | 10.310% | $149.2274 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.12 | $1,145.4427 | $1,145.45 | $1,145.45 | $1,145.50 | |