| 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 | $192.61 | 5.170% | $202.5679 | $202.57 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.49 | 3.177% | $227.495 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.32 | 10.500% | $265.5536 | $265.55 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.88 | 9.851% | $269.0031 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.75 | 11.588% | $130.279 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.74 | 3.602% | $204.8626 | $204.86 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.69 | 9.474% | $252.5456 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,443.48 | $1,552.3068 | $1,552.31 | $1,552.30 | $1,552.40 | |