| 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 | $189.95 | 7.838% | $204.8383 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.70 | 4.843% | $225.0979 | $225.10 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.38 | 10.548% | $219.3051 | $219.31 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.35 | 6.110% | $168.0252 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.99 | 11.175% | $130.0636 | $130.06 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.31 | 3.644% | $54.2162 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.57 | 4.407% | $235.5109 | $235.51 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.25 | $1,237.0572 | $1,237.07 | $1,237.05 | $1,237.00 | |