| 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 | $189.93 | 5.386% | $200.1596 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.68 | 3.762% | $158.4238 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.53 | 6.209% | $246.9678 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.71 | 4.504% | $253.6417 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.96 | 3.134% | $154.6597 | $154.66 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.44 | 7.140% | $5.8284 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.35 | 11.209% | $249.4974 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.60 | $1,269.1784 | $1,269.18 | $1,269.15 | $1,269.20 | |