| 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 | $185.75 | 6.586% | $197.9835 | $197.98 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.73 | 11.426% | $44.2695 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.69 | 8.846% | $246.743 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.36 | 12.431% | $71.2363 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.53 | 6.144% | $131.1197 | $131.12 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.64 | 12.490% | $8.5942 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.42 | 6.447% | $166.5044 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.12 | $866.4506 | $866.44 | $866.45 | $866.40 | |