| 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 | $188.63 | 5.726% | $199.431 | $199.43 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.29 | 7.499% | $231.4346 | $231.43 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.83 | 5.345% | $263.1834 | $263.18 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.26 | 3.499% | $13.724 | $13.72 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.39 | 12.512% | $83.6977 | $83.70 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.85 | 10.140% | $162.842 | $162.84 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.78 | 9.139% | $29.2274 | $29.23 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.03 | $983.5401 | $983.53 | $983.60 | $983.40 | |