| 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 | $189.72 | 5.125% | $199.4432 | $199.44 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.28 | 3.679% | $45.9091 | $45.91 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.58 | 5.752% | $244.9005 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.51 | 12.245% | $252.0012 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.75 | 13.302% | $262.5774 | $262.58 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.75 | 8.722% | $259.5738 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.38 | 13.476% | $35.6088 | $35.61 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.97 | $1,300.0140 | $1,300.01 | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 | |