| 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 | $191.63 | 5.529% | $202.2252 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.85 | 11.227% | $95.4884 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.83 | 7.292% | $257.3184 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.37 | 13.632% | $223.1392 | $223.14 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.26 | 10.578% | $188.2701 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.47 | 10.763% | $107.9607 | $107.96 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.53 | 11.287% | $114.1026 | $114.10 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.94 | $1,188.5046 | $1,188.51 | $1,188.50 | $1,188.50 | |