| 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 | $188.27 | 4.144% | $196.0719 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.53 | 5.674% | $241.4968 | $241.50 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.62 | 13.151% | $279.053 | $279.05 | $279.05 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.26 | 13.236% | $229.0311 | $229.03 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.35 | 5.306% | $47.7563 | $47.76 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.92 | 7.145% | $59.9155 | $59.92 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.55 | 6.150% | $229.8678 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.50 | $1,283.1924 | $1,283.20 | $1,283.15 | $1,283.30 | |