| 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 | $188.92 | 5.501% | $199.3125 | $199.31 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.25 | 12.800% | $131.13 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.41 | 10.342% | $236.5843 | $236.58 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.65 | 3.269% | $229.9284 | $229.93 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.61 | 8.462% | $218.6702 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.53 | 13.594% | $52.8553 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.28 | 7.743% | $247.0332 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.65 | $1,315.5139 | $1,315.51 | $1,315.55 | $1,315.50 | |