| 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 | $198.99 | 3.293% | $205.5427 | $205.54 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.58 | 4.688% | $171.2486 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.87 | 6.851% | $214.6316 | $214.63 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.77 | 13.175% | $108.3877 | $108.39 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.26 | 13.725% | $9.3937 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.79 | 5.779% | $199.7002 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.40 | 7.267% | $247.1432 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.66 | $1,156.0477 | $1,156.04 | $1,156.10 | $1,155.90 | |