| 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 | $249.89 | 5.702% | $264.1387 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.49 | 3.659% | $55.4472 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.57 | 4.420% | $232.4076 | $232.41 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.81 | 10.576% | $189.9806 | $189.98 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.69 | 6.346% | $210.2354 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.78 | 5.468% | $104.1813 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.93 | 4.760% | $160.2095 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.16 | $1,216.6003 | $1,216.61 | $1,216.65 | $1,216.50 | |