| 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 | $187.94 | 5.709% | $198.6695 | $198.67 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.30 | 8.701% | $43.8065 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.59 | 6.519% | $171.0589 | $171.06 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.44 | 10.133% | $19.2072 | $19.21 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.90 | 9.413% | $90.7034 | $90.70 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.40 | 8.286% | $106.5534 | $106.55 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.75 | 7.319% | $165.003 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.32 | $795.0019 | $795.00 | $794.95 | $795.10 | |